CREAM OF POTATO & CHEDDAR SOUP

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The Yukon Gold potatoes my daughter shares from her garden make this soup incredible. Add some cheddar cheese and crisp croutons, and it's just heavenly. It's total comfort with the simplicity of good ingredients! -Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h55m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large red onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
Optional toppings: Salad croutons, crumbled cooked bacon, chives and additional shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until potatoes are tender., Stir in cheese and cream. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish servings with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges