1. COMBINE 1ST 5 INGREDIENTS IN A 3 1/2 QT SLOW COOKER. COOK COVERED AT hIGH 2.5 HRS OR UNTIL THOROUGHLY HEATED STIR IN WINE ( I DON'T USE WINE MOST OF THE TIME IT IS YUMMY WITHOUT IT) LADLE SOUP INTO 6 OVENPROOF BOWLS, AND TOP EVELY WITH CROUTONS AND CHEESE. pLACE BOWLS ON A JELLY ROLL PAN BROIL 3 INCHES FROM HEAT 5 MIN OR UNTIL CHEESE MELTS. SERVE IMMEDIATELY yIELD 6 SERVINGS
