"This soup tastes just as wonderful without the beer, making a great broccoli cheese soup. I always make extra and pop individual servings in the freezer. —Lori Lee, Brooksville, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter
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5 celery ribs, finely chopped
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3 medium carrots, finely chopped
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
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4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup water
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
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1 bottle (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
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Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional
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Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional
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Chopped green onions, optional
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Sour cream, optional
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Salad croutons, optional
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