Cheddar Beer Soup

Ingredients

 * ½ cup all purpose flour
 * ⅓ cup butter
 * 1 clove garlic, pressed
 * 1 tbsp grated onion
 * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 * ½ tsp dry mustard
 * 1 dash white pepper
 * 3 cup chicken broth
 * 1½ cup half-and-half
 * 1 cup beer
 * 1 lbs shredded sharp cheddar

Directions

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