Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup

By jwbrouss

Ingredients

• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion (from 12 oz bag), thawed
• 1 medium stalk celery, diced ( 1/2 cup)
• 1 - 32 oz carton chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbls all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 - 8 oz bag shredded American-Cheddar cheese
• blen (2 cups)
• 1/4 cup real bacon pieces
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

In 3- 4 quart slow cooker, mix potatoes, onion, celery, broth & water.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 - 8 hours.

In small bowl, mix flour into milk; stir into potato mixture. Increase heat until melted. Garnish individual servings with bacon & green onions.

Sprinkle with pepper if desired.