*** mom's savory cheese soup ***

Ingredients For *** mom's savory cheese soup ***

• 3 can

  chicken broth
• 1 sm

  onion, chopped
• 1 lg

  carrot, chopped
• 1 rib

  celery, chopped
• 1/4 c

  red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 1/2 tsp

  pepper
• 1/3 c

  all purpose flour
• 1/3 c

  cold water
• 1 - 8 oz. pkg

  cream cheese, room temperature, cubed
• 2 c

  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can

  beer
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• popcorn, popped
• croutons
• cooked crumbled bacon
• sliced green onions
• i'd say - all of the above!!!!