Savory Cheese Soup (Slow Cooker)

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

• Ready In: 7 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3 (14 1/2ounce) 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.