Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup

By tori420d

A hot, hearty soup is waiting for you when you get home if you rely on your slow cooker!

Ingredients

• style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed1/2cup frozen chopped onion (from 12
• oz bag), thawed1medium stalk celery, diced (1/2 cup)1carton (32
• oz) Progresso® chicken broth1cup water3tablespoons all
• purpose flour1cup milk1bag (8 oz) shredded American
• Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)1/4cup real bacon pieces (from 2.8
• oz package)4medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1
In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix potatoes, onion, celery, broth and water.

2
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

3
In small bowl, mix flour into milk; stir into potato mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in cheese until melted. Garnish individual servings with bacon and green onions. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.