Savory Cheese Soup (Slow Cooker)

• chicken broth↗3 cans

  14 1/2 ounce

• onion, chopped↗1
• carrot, chopped↗1
• celery rib, chopped↗1
• chopped sweet red pepper1⁄4 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• flour↗1⁄3 cup
• cold water1⁄3 cup
• cream cheese, cubed and softened↗1

  8 ounce

• shredded cheddar cheese↗2 cups
• beer (optional)↗1

  12 ounce

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

3. 3

   Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into soup.

4. 4

   Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until soup is thickened.

5. 5

   Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until blended.

6. 6

   Stir in beer if desired.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on low until heated through.

8. 8

   Serve with desired toppings such as croutons, popcorn, cooked crumbled bacon, sliced green onions.