4 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. chopped green onion
1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh cabbage, shredded for cole slaw
1/4 c. flour
2 (10 1/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
1/2 c. beer
1 lb. precooked smoked sausage, cut into bite-size chunks
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese

Melt butter in large, heavy saucepan. Add onion and cabbage. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until vegetables become translucent. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and beer and mustard. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add hot half & half, cheese and sausage. Warm gently until heated through and cheese melts. Makes 8 servings.