Leftover Cheese Sauce or Macaroni & Cheese = Cheddar, Broccoli, & Beer Soup!

Yesterday, I made homemade macaroni and cheese. I had plenty of left over cheddar cheese sauce.

Today, I will make a delicious Cheddar, Broccoli and Beer soup from that leftover sauce. 

Amounts depend on how much sauce you have left; use your best judgment. Pour leftover cheese sauce in a pot, add chicken broth, chicken stock or dissolve a chicken bouillon in hot water. Put in frozen or fresh broccoli, your favorite beer and simmer. Remember you can always add more liquid, it is much harder to take liquid out, then put it in. So add your liquids slowly and simmer for 5 minutes before adding more. If you also have leftover macaroni and cheese you can throw that in the pot as well. The macaroni would be a delicious addition.

Once your consistency is at a desired level, season to taste with salt, pepper, basil, bacon bits etc.  I love Hormel's 50% less fat real bacon bits. Just a small amount of bits adds lots of flavor to many soups.

Enjoy your delicious soup!