Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1⁄4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1⁄3 cup flour
1⁄3 cup cold water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) can beer (optional)
Directions:
- In slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into soup.
- Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until soup is thickened.
- Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until blended.
- Stir in beer if desired.
- Cover and cook on low until heated through.
- Serve with desired toppings such as croutons, popcorn, cooked crumbled bacon, sliced green onions.