Ingredients

1/4 C. finely-chopped celery
1/4 C. finely-chopped carrot
1/4 C. finely-chopped green pepper
1/4 C. finely-chopped onion
3 cans chicken broth 13 3/4 oz. each
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 C. flour
3 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese 3/4 pound
1 can light beer-12 oz. at temperature

Cooking Instructions

Combine celery, carrot, green pepper and onion in crock pot. Add broth, butter, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. Strain mixture, puree vegetables in blender and return to pot with broth. Turn control to high. Dissolve flour in small amount of water, add to broth. Add cheese, 1/2 C. at a time, stirring until blended. Pour in beer. Cover and cook on high 15 to 20 minutes.
 
 
"Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted." (John 6:11)