Subj : Freezable Soups - 48 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Fri Mar 03 2023 05:28:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup Categories: Vegetables, Poultry, Cheese, Beer Yield: 10 servings 3 tb Butter 5 Celery ribs; fine chopped 3 md Carrots; fine chopped 1 sm Onion; fine chopped 4 c Fresh broccoli florets; - chopped 1/4 c Chopped red bell pepper 58 oz Chicken broth 1/2 ts Pepper 1/2 c A-P flour 1/2 c Water 3 c Shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz Cream cheese; diced 12 oz Beer OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: Additional shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon strips, chopped green onions, sour cream and salad croutons or soft pretzel bites In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; saute until crisp-tender. Add broccoli and red pepper; stir in broth and pepper. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until soup is thickened and vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes. Stir in cheeses and beer until cheeses are melted (do not boil). Top with additional shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream and croutons or pretzel bites as desired. Lori Lee, Brooksville, Florida Makes 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... I'm not afraid of death. I just don't want to be there when it happens. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .