Crock Pot Beer And Cheese Soup

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 -3 slices pumpernickel bread or 2 -3 slices rye bread
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup beer (dang it, i guess you'll just have to drink the rest!)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; place on baking sheet.
• 2 bake 10-12 minutes, stirring once, or until crisp. set aside.
• 3 combine broth, beer, onion, garlic, and thyme in slow cooker. cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
• 4 turn to high and stir in cheese, milk, and paprika. cook another 45-60 minutes until cheese is melted.
• 5 stir and ladle into bowls; top with croutons before serving.