INGREDIENTS
4
slices Bacon, thick-cut
1
Bay leaf
1
Carrot, medium
1
small stalk Celery
1
Garlic clove
1
Onion, medium
1
Shallot, small
1 tbsp
Thyme, fresh leaves
1
Yukon gold potato, medium
1 cup
Chicken stock
2 tbsp
All-purpose flour
1 pinch
Cayenne pepper
1
Salt and ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups
Half-and-half
12 oz
White cheddar cheese, sharp
1 1/2 cups
Colored ale, light
2 tbsp
Sherry, dry