Carol's Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

1
Melt the butter in a large soup pot. Add carrot, onion, garlic and saute.
2
untill tender.
3
Add beer, chicken broth and worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil and cook.
4
for a couple of minutes.
5
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Add the half and half and the cheese to the soup, simmer uncovered until the cheese melts.
7
Mix the flour (or cornstarch) and water together, add to the soup stirring constantly until the soup is thickened (a few minutes).
8
Sounds a bit strange, but this is great topped with popped popcorn.
9
Broccoli may be substituted for the carrot.