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Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 260 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon (sliced, cooked and drained) (Source: 8 slices bacon (sliced, cooked and drained)); ½ cup minced carrots (Source: ½ cup minced carrots); ½ cup minced sweet yellow onion (Source: ½ cup minced sweet yellow onion); ½ cup minced celery (Source: ½ cup minced celery); ¾ tsp salt (Source: ¾ tsp. salt); ¼ tsp black pepper (Source: ¼ tsp. black pepper); 1 each bay leaf (Source: 1 bay leaf); 2 cups chicken broth (Source: 2 cups chicken broth); 1 cup beer – I use pilsner ((use a light beer)) (Source: 1 cup beer – I use pilsner ((use a light beer))); 1 ½ cups heavy cream (Source: 1 ½ cups heavy cream); ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (Source: ⅓ cup all-purpose flour); 8 oz fresh finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (buy a block, not preshredded) (Source: 8 oz. fresh finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (buy a block, not preshredded))

Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup is made with beer – I use pilsner, sharp cheddar cheese, and chicken broth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 260 min
Total: 270 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SoupsAmericanMain coursePorkPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutesSoups & stews

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Pork
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
Dish type: Soups · Soups & stews

A few quick notes

1. Choose the cooking schedule

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

2. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

bacon (sliced, cooked and drained)

In the method: Add the bacon, carrots, onion, celery, salt, pepper and bay leaf to the slow cooker.

minced carrots

In the method: Add the bacon, carrots, onion, celery, salt, pepper and bay leaf to the slow cooker.

minced sweet yellow onion

In the method: Add the bacon, carrots, onion, celery, salt, pepper and bay leaf to the slow cooker.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Add the remaining ingredients when the vegetables are tender.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the slow cooker. Start with this step: Note that this is a smaller batch of soup (serves about four).

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.

What happens at the end?

Add the remaining ingredients when the vegetables are tender.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Freshly shredded cheese from a block is best when making soups. Prepackaged shredded cheese has anti-caking ingredients which keeps it from melting smoothly. Don't be tempted to add more beer, it will make the soup far too bitter tasting. Ham can be used instead of bacon - use about one cup of diced ham.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: themagicalslowcooker.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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