TAVERN SOUP - Wedge Community Co-ops

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter
• ¾ cup flour
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 12 ounces beer – a local IPA is great
• 7-8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 Tablespoon grainy mustard
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups thinly sliced kale or cabbage
• 4 cups shredded cheese- we use a combo of sharp cheddar, Monterey jack, and American
• 1 lb beer brats, grilled or pan fried, sliced into 1 inch pieces
• Thinly sliced scallions for garnish