SLOW COOKER LOADED POTATO SOUP

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup image

Provided by Tawnya Gardner

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lb potatoes, russet, yukon gold, or red skin
1/2 c onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 stalk(s) celery, finely diced
2 can(s) (14 ounces) chicken broth
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 c half and half
garnish with cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions

Steps:

1. Layer cubed potatoes in a lightly greased (I used non stick spray) 5 quart slow cooker
2. Top with chopped onion, garlic, and celery
3. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Broth will not completely cover potatoes. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender
4. Mash mixture with potato masher ( I don't mash it completely because I still want some visible potato chunks in there.)
5. Stir in half and half. Cover and cook on high setting for 20 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Ladle into bowls and garnish with favorite toppings.
6. COOKS NOTES: If you really want to cut down on some of the prep time, try using a bag of Southern Style frozen hash browns. Use the cubed variation, Ore-Ida has them