Crockpot Potato Soup

Name: Crockpot Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes; 40 ounces low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 carrots peeled and thinly sliced; ½ sweet yellow onion diced; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon Parisien Bonnes Herb (a blend of Chives, French tarragon, basil and dill); 1½ cups fat-free half-and-half; 1½ cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; low-fat sour cream; turkey bacon cooked and crumbled; sliced green onions; chopped fresh chives

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Dinners

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8

This creamy potato soup is simple to prepare and better for you! Use a slow cooker to make it comfortable and easy.

Ingredients

6 potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
40 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 carrots peeled and thinly sliced
½ sweet yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Parisien Bonnes Herb (a blend of Chives, French tarragon, basil and dill)
1½ cups fat-free half-and-half
1½ cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Optional Garnishes
low-fat sour cream
turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
sliced green onions
chopped fresh chives

Directions

Step 1

Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray and set it to HIGH temperature.
Step 2

Pour in diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.Sauté sliced carrots in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 3 minutes.
Step 3

Add diced onion to the carrots and cook on medium-high heat until the onion is translucent.
Step 4

Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
Step 5

Add cooked carrots, onions, and garlic to the potato broth.
Step 6

Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until the potatoes become soft.
Step 7

Use a potato masher to crush some of the cooked vegetables while they are still in the slow cooker. Only press down on the vegetables 3-4 times.
Step 8

Include herbs, half-and-half, cheese and chives. Mix the ingredients properly.
Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls after the cheese has melted. Then, add some sour cream, turkey bacon, extra cheese, and chives (or green onions) as toppings.