3 Satisfying Slow Cooker Soups to Fill Your Belly With Warmth | LoveToKnow

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups of unsalted chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle of your favorite beer
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1½ cups grated mild cheddar cheese, plus additional for garnish
• 1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
• Cooked bacon crumbles for garnish (optional)