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Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup

Creamy Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup is a comforting, creamy delight perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or Stock Can be swapped with vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 12 oz Beer Select your favorite type
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Can use flour if preferred
  • 4 tblsp Unsalted Butter Essential for the roux
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Finely Diced Carrot Can substitute with celery
  • 1 cup Finely Diced White Onion Yellow onion can be a milder substitute
For the Creaminess
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can be omitted for lighter soup
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Swap with medium cheddar for milder flavor
For Seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour the chicken broth and chosen beer into the slow cooker. Stir to combine and turn on low heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a few tablespoons of warm broth mixture until smooth. Add back to slow cooker.
  3. Melt butter in a pan. Add finely diced carrots and onions; sauté for about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until vegetables are tender.
  5. After 6 hours, add softened cream cheese to the soup and stir until melted. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  6. Gently stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust broth for desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper, cook for a few more minutes, then serve in bowls or sourdough bread bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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