Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  
• 1 medium carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
  
• 3 large shallots, chopped
  
• 1 14 - ounce can vegetable broth or 1-3/4 cups vegetable stock
  
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup whole milk, half-and-half or light cream
  
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 10 ounces Wisconsin Aged Cheddar cheese or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 4 cooked smoked bratwurst, knockwurst or Polish sausage (about 12 ounces total), halved lengthwise and sliced
  
• 1 12 - ounce can beer or 12-ounce bottle ale