Beer Cheese Soup

For the Fire Goddess — thick, rich beer cheese soup, ready to hold court at the potluck.

A thick, rich, cheesy soup you prepare like homemade gravy — add and stir, add a bit more and stir. In 20 minutes you'll have the best-tasting beer cheese soup you've ever tasted. Use a bland, non-exotic, non-fruity beer, or substitute white wine, ginger ale, or apple juice; use your favorite cheese (The Secret Garden recommends extra sharp cheddar). For fun, garnish with popcorn or bagel chips.

Prepared soup holds perfectly in a slow cooker, so this sure winner can travel to the potluck, the game-day spread, or the bonfire night without losing a degree.

Beer cheese soup mix · Ready in 20 minutes, slow-cooker friendly · 6 oz package makes approx. 2 quarts · By The Secret Garden