INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
butter
1
medium onion (finely chopped)
2
large celery stalks (finely chopped)
1
large carrot (shredded or finely chopped)
1 tbsp
minced garlic (about 3-5 garlic cloves)
1
jar jalapeno slices, coarsely chopped with jarred juices saved
1/2 cup
flour
2 cups
chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups
milk
2 8 ounce packages
cream cheese, cubed
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Croutons for topping