EASY SLOW-COOKER POTATO SOUP

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This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in the morning for a quick and easy supper. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, covered, until heated through, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with cheese and, if desired, bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.