Potatoes Soup
I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder by adding roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously unique twist to an otherwise ordinary soup.—Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours
Ingredients
- 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 small celery rib, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth; add to
- slow cooker. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, cilantro and remaining
- cream.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Ladle into
- bowls; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Yield: 12 servings (3
- quarts).