INGREDIENTS
4
Bacon
1
bottle Ale such as bass
2
Carrots, medium
2
Celery, ribs
2 tsp
Garlic
1
Turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf
1 3/4 cups
Chicken broth, reduced-sodium
1 tsp
Mustard, dry
1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup
All-purpose flour
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
Salt
1/2 stick
Butter, unsalted
1 lb
Cheddar, sharp
2 cups
Whole milk
2
Medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)