Cheddar, Beer and Ham Soup

It may sound like an odd mix, but I adore this soup. I also typically make a lot of Bob and Doug Mackenzie jokes while making it. It doesn't have a strong flavor. It's very mellow. Adjust the cheese ratio if you want a stronger flavor.

Ingredients:
2 cups thinly sliced carrots   
1 ½ cups diced thinly sliced celery
1 cup butter   
½ cup all purpose flour
56 oz. chicken stock   
8 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups heavy cream   
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dry mustard    
1 cup dark flat beer
16 oz diced ham   
2 cups diced raw scallions
salt and pepper to taste   

Sauté carrots and celery in butter until tender. Add flour slowly to the mix and whisk frequently for 6 minutes. Add stock while stirring slowly and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove soup from heat and whisk in cheese a small amount at a time until it’s smooth. Blend in cream, worcestershire, mustard and beer. Add ham and raw scallions just before serving.