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Slow cooker baked potato soup

Servings: 10
Author: Chef Matt of Sayerfoods.com

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions chopped.
  • 3 tbsp butter.
  • 2 tbsp all. Purpose flour.
  • 2 cups water divided.
  • 4 cups chicken broth.
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced.
  • 1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes.
  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon cooked and crumbled.
  • 3/4 tsp pepper.
  • 1/2 tsp salt.
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil.
  • 1/8 tsp dried thyme.
  • 1 cup half and half.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • 2 green onions sliced.

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a 5-qt slow cooker. Add the broth, potatoes, potato flakes, bacon, pepper, salt, basil, thyme and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream; heat through. Garnish with cheese and green onions.