Totally awesome Cheese Soup.

I love my slow cooker. I’d use it every day if I could. And maybe I can! I should look at more garage sales for them.

At any rate, I found an awesome cheese soup recipe on RecipeZaar that I made last night. I’ve yet to get Sean’s verdict on it, but with some added croutons, it was just about heaven on earth.

Savory Cheese Soup 

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 peppers
2     tablespoons butter
1     splash Worstershire sauce (This is my addition and is optional)
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)

1. In slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients (I added the beer here instead of #6).
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.