Bacon Beer Cheese Soup w/ chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick cut bacon
• 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tsp. Garlic powder
• 2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 tsp. Pepper
• 1 cup wheat beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 8 oz. Shredded mild cheddar
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Chives
• Croutons