SLOW-COOKER BEER AND CHEESE POTATO CHOWDER

Slow-Cooker Beer and Cheese Potato Chowder image

Cut the richness of cheese and cream with the tang of beer in this dense and flavorful vegetable soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lb. (6 medium) russet potatoes, peeled, chopped (6 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth
1 (12-oz.) can beer
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend
1/2 cup whipping cream
Rye bread, cut into cubes and toasted, if desired

Steps:

In 3 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, onion, celery, carrot, garlic and pepper; stir gently to mix. Pour broth and beer over vegetables.
Cover; cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving, coarsely mash vegetables with potato masher or fork. Add cheese and whipping cream; stir until cheese is melted. Cover; cook an additional 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 5 g