Baked Potato Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: All You (from RecipeThing user amyray417)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli
- 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 c. half and half
- 1/3 c. light sour cream plus additional for garnish
- 1 T. cornstarch
- 1 1/4 t. salt
- 1/2 t. black pepper
- 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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Combine potatoes, red pepper and broccoli in slow cooker bowl. Pour broth over top; cover and cook 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low or until potatoes are tender.
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In a small bowl, stir together half and half, 1/3 sour cream, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Remove cover and mash potatoes slightly. Stir in half and half mixture and scallions. Spoon soup into bowls.
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Divide bacon among bowls and dollop each with sour cream. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.