Saute the kielbasa until golden brown on all sides in a large, hot soup pot, about 4 minutes per side. The sausage will not be cooked through, It will finish cooking in the soup. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper and bay leaves, and cook, stirring, until the onions are slightly caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the stock and beer. Add the thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the kielbasa and cook until sausages are cooked through. Remove the cooked sausages from the soup. Add the cheese 1/3 cup at a time, stirring until nearly all melted and smooth after each addition. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Ladle into 1 or more thermoses.
Place sausages in each thermos. The hot soup will keep the sausage warm until you are ready to eat it. Pack a roll for the sausage as well. When it's time to eat the soup, remove the kielbasa and place it on the roll - soup and a sandwich on the go! Garnish with parsley, garlic croutons, and finely grated cheese.
Garlic Croutons:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the bread cubes and salt and toss to combine. Transfer to the oven and bake, stirring occasionally, until the croutons are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve with the Cheese and Beer Soup.
Yield: 2 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	756.31 Kcal (3167 kJ)
Calories from fat	389.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.22g	66%
Cholesterol	96.31mg	32%
Sodium	1640mg	68%
Potassium	377.5mg	8%
Total Carbs	56.07g	19%
Sugars	4.88g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	7%
Protein	29.7g	59%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	504.7mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.08 Kcal (616 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.41g	66%
Cholesterol	18.73mg	32%
Sodium	318.92mg	68%
Potassium	73.41mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.9g	19%
Sugars	0.95g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	7%
Protein	5.78g	59%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	7%
Iron	0.2mg	5%
Calcium	98.1mg	50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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