Smashed Potato Soup

By joeyanne

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow and/or red sweet pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• Sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1.
In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, and black pepper. Pour broth over all.

2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.

3.
Mash potatoes slightly with a potato masher. Stir in whipping cream, cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions. If desired, top individual servings with additional sliced green onions. Makes 8 servings.