INGREDIENTS
1
Bay leaf, dried
2
Carrots
2
Celery stalks
1/4
Fennel, bulb
1
Garlic clove
1
Yellow onion, medium
2 cups
Chicken broth, low-sodium
1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup
All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp
Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp
Fennel seeds, ground
1/4 tsp
Kosher salt
2 tbsp
Canola or grapeseed oil
4 cups
Popped popcorn, unseasoned plain
4 tbsp
Butter, unsalted
1 lb
Cheddar, mild
1 1/2 cups
Whole milk
1 cup
Pilsner-style beer