Tomato Potato Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 ounces beer (or use broth)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 lbs potatoes (peeled and cut in chunks)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 carrot (sliced)
• 1 stalk celery (sliced)
• 5 garlic cloves
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup cream
• tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in large stock pot, bring beer and broth to a boil. add potatoes, bay leaves, basil and oregano. boil for about 30 mins or till potatoes are soft, stiring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• 2 melt butter in a large fry pan. add onions, celery, carrots, garlic and tomatoes. simmer on low till very soft and pasty. this may take 20 to 30 minutes.
• 3 add remaining ingredients except for cheese to tomato mixture, mix well. add the tomato mixture to the potatoes and add cheese. bring back to simmer long enough to heat through.
• 4 remove bay leaves and enjoy.