Cheese 'n Ale Soup

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup beer
• dash salt and pepper

Directions
Cook and stir vegetables in butter in large saucepan on medium heat until tender. Blend in flour. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in beer. Cook on low heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.