Get Fit: Healthy Beer Cheese Soup | News

(WZZM) - This might be the best news you've heard yet, drinking beer can make you young.

Well not really, but research does say it helps reduce some of the most common diseases related to aging like heart disease and dementia when consumed in moderation.

February 25th, you'll be able to sample some of the latest beer trends at the Winter Beer Festival, an all day even that takes place at Fifth Third Ballpark.

So to help us get in the spirit is Chef Len from New Holland Brewing Company with a great beer soup recipe.

To watch how the soup is made, click on the video link.  The recipe is included below. To learn more about the Winter Beer Festival, click here.

Sundog Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Steamed Broccoli 
- 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard 
- 3 Cups can chicken broth 
- 10 ounces White Cheddar cheese 
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Sundog beer 
- (1-6oz grilled Turkey Brat Optional)

Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter. Cook celery, carrots and onion in butter until onion is translucent. Stir in flour and mustard to coat vegetables.
Pour in chicken broth and simmer until slightly thickened. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender. Return to pot.
When pureed mixture is hot, begin to stir in Cheddar and Parmesan, a little at a time, alternately with the beer, until all is fully incorporated and melted. Serve at once.