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

Ingredients

• 3 cans chicken broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 rib - celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese, room temperature, cubed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can beer
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
• - popcorn, popped
• - croutons
• - cooked crumbled bacon
• - sliced green onions
• - i'd say - all of the above!!!!