German Beer and Cheese Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 2 cup(s) chicken broth or 2 c. water with 2 tsp. chicken bouillon
• 12 ounce(s) beer (light, dark, your favorite as long as it isn't shandy!)
• 1 pinch(es) nutmeg
• 1 cup(s) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup(s) half and half (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon(s) German style mustard (Dusseldorf works)
• 2 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
• 3-4 tablespoon(s) real bacon bits
• 3 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded
• - salt and pepper, to taste
• - sprinkle of cayenne or paprika to serve