Cream of Potato & Cheddar Soup
Total comfort, with the simplicity of good ingredients. Yukon Gold potatoes make this soup taste incredible; my daughter always shares them from her garden. With sharp cheese and croutons, it’s heavenly! —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin11 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 7-1/2 hours
Ingredients
- 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- Optional toppings: salad croutons, crumbled cooked bacon and additional shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
- Combine the first seven ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cheese and cream. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until
- cheese is melted. Garnish servings with toppings of your choice.
- Yield: 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 212 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 475 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.