Beer Cheese Soup

This was a favorite soup of mine at a restaurant in Bismarck.  And they would serve it with popcorn on top.  I think this recipe was something like the one they served.

Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
1/2 cup finely diced onions
8 cups chicken stock
9 Tbsp arrowroot (or use cornstarch)
1 1/2 cups light beer
8 oz. processed cheese spread
2 cups popped corn

Directions

Puree vegetables in a blender.  Drain off excess liquid and discard.  In a large soup pot add vegetables to chicken stock along with arrowroot, beer and cheese.  Mix well.  Bring to a quick boil then simmer, covered for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Mixture scorches easily.  Turn down heat if needed.

Strain out vegetables if desired.  Serve in bowls.  Garnish with popped corn.