Bacon Beer Cheese Soup with Chicken Recipe

SERVES 6-8

Ingredients:

6 slices thick cut bacon
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder 
1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 cup beer, Belgian-style wheat beer (I used Blue Moon)
1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
2 cups half-and-half
8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Garnishes
chives, chopped
croutons
crisp bacon, diced

Instructions:

1. Warm an 8-quart pot over medium-high heat.  Using clean scissors; cut bacon into the pot.  Cook bacon until it's crisp, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
3. Visit Bacon Beer Cheese Soup with Chicken @ theslowroasteditalian.com for full instructions.

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