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Smashed Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow and/or red sweet pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• Sliced green onion (optional)

Directions

1. In a slow cooker combine potatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, and black pepper.
2. Pour broth over all.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Mash potatoes slightly with a potato masher.
5. Stir in whipping cream, cheese, and 1/2 cup green onion.
6. Top each servings with sliced green onion.

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