Beer and Cheddar Soup with Smoked Ham Recipe | Jones Dairy Farm

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon, small diced
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup onion, small diced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 gallon (16 cups) chicken broth, cold
• 2 (12 oz.) cans or bottles Pilsner-style beer
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 lbs. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 lbs. Jones Dairy Farm Heritage Uncured Half Ham, medium diced