SAUSAGE & BEER CHEDDAR CHOWDER - Rest Less

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 medium carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
• 3 large shallots, chopped
• 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth or 1-3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk, half-and-half or light cream
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 10 ounces Wisconsin Aged Cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 cooked smoked bratwurst, knockwurst or Polish sausage (about 12 ounces total), halved lengthwise and
• 1 12-ounce can beer or 12-ounce bottle ale