Brats and Beer Cheddar Chowder

butter or margarine

medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

medium carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)

large shallots, chopped

14 - ounce can vegetable broth or 1-3/4 cups vegetable stock

all-purpose flour

whole milk, half-and-half or light cream

caraway seeds, crushed

ground black pepper

Wisconsin Aged Cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

cooked smoked bratwurst, knockwurst or Polish sausage (about 12 ounces total), halved lengthwise and sliced

12 - ounce can beer or 12-ounce bottle ale