Savory Cheese Soup (Slow Cooker)

Lainey6605's Note:

I like to garnish this soup with popcorn, croutons, green onions or bacon bits.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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:

1. In slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
3. Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into soup.
4. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until soup is thickened.
5. Stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until blended.
6. Stir in beer if desired.
7. Cover and cook on low until heated through.
8. Serve with desired toppings such as croutons, popcorn, cooked crumbled bacon, sliced green onions.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Totally worth the long wait! It's full of flavor and just the right consistancy. I used the optional beer, but added it right in the beginning (to burn off the alcohol). I used 1/3 less fat cream cheese and sharp cheddar. I garnished with croutons, green onion and bacon bits.....goldfish crackers for the kids. ;) Thanx for sharing. I'll make this again!

[charmaymc]

This was easily the best homemade soup I have ever made. Perfect consistency, great flavour, and velvety in the mouth. It is a little salty, so next time I will omit the added salt altogether. In my opinion, this great soup doesn't need it--you get all the flavour you need by using old or sharp cheddar.

[Bonnie G #2]

Had last minute company over for dinner and made this, first time for any type of cheese soup and this is a sure winner. The beer added a really nice flavor and body to the whole mix. I did double the recipe and glad I did as everyone was running back for seconds. Other than that, the only thing I did differant was add 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic with the veggies and at the end, DH added 1 teaspoon of crushed red peppers for some added flavor. Served with my recipe for sourdough popovers and it made for a very, warm, tasty and comforting meal that was enjoyed by all. Made for I Recommend Game - Holiay edition