Bratwurst and Beer Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 4 ozs cooked bratwurst, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 2 cups Beef Stock
• 2 leeks, white part only, sliced, rinsed well
• 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup beer
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives for garnish