Loaded Crockpot Hash Brown Potato Soup

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1 (20-ounce) bag Simply Potato Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 7 slices of bacon, cooked and diced (reserve 2 sliced for toppings)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup onion diced
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Into a 4-5 quart Crockpot, add in potatoes, carrots,

bacon, broth, water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper

Cook on HIGH 3 hours; or LOW for 6 hours

Once cooking time is done, whisk flour and

cream together until smooth. Add to slow cooker.

Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes.

Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.

Serve hot with cheese, sour cream, bacon and green onions.