Cheddar Beer Soup

Ingredients

 * 1/2 	cup  	All purpose flour
 * 1/3 	cup 	Butter
 * 1 	cl 	Garlic, pressed
 * 1 	tbsp 	Grated onion
 * 1 	tsp 	Worcestershire sauce
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Dry mustard
 * 1 	dash 	White pepper
 * 3 	cup 	Chicken broth
 * 1 1/2 	cup 	Half-and-half
 * 1 	cup 	Beer
 * 1 	lbs 	Shredded sharp cheddar

Directions
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly. Add garlic, onion, worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper; blend well. Gradually stir in chicken broth, half-and-half and beer; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Heat gently, stirring often, but do not allow to boil. Serve with croutons.