Tavern Soup

Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (12 ounce) can light beer, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 combine celery, carrot, green pepper and onion in a slow cooker. add broth, beer, salt and pepper. cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.
• 2 after 5 or 6 hours, remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and process in a blender or food processor in batches until pureed and return to cooker with broth. turn control to high. dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into pureed mixture. add cheese gradually, stirring until blended. cover and cook on high 15 to 20 minutes. serve hot.