Crocky Soup

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 3 slices of bread (country bread)
• 420 ml chicken broth
• 240 ml beer
• 4 tbsp onion(s), finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ¾ tsp thyme, dried
• 170 g cheese (Gruyere), grated
• 170 g Dutch cheese (young to medium-aged), grated
• 240 ml milk
• ½ tsp paprika powder
• 1 pinch(s) of cayenne pepper if desired
• 1 pinch(s) mustard powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

(Slow Cooker Recipe)

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Dice the bread and place it on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy. Set the croutons aside. Combine the chicken broth, beer, onion, garlic, and thyme in the slow cooker and simmer on low for 4 hours, covered. Then reduce the crock pot to high. Stir in both cheeses, milk, paprika, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder. Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the soup is piping hot. Stir well again before serving. Serve with the croutons.