This Welsh rarebit soup is an absolute winner. It's a cuddle in a bowl, seriously! It's really simple to make, providing you follow a few simple steps...and don't drink all the beer first.

Ingredients:

• 350ml of good beer or lager

• 2 medium onions finely diced

• 700ml chicken stock

• 180g plain flour

• 450ml milk

• 200g mature cheddar cheese

• 4 rasher of back bacon

• 2 tsp of English mustard

• 1 generous knob of butter

• Salt and pepper to taste