Smashed Potato Soup--slowcooker

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 (4 ounces)
• 1/2  cup  thinly sliced green onions
•     Sliced green onions ((optional)

Directions

1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, and black pepper. Pour broth over all.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
3. Mash potatoes slightly with a potato masher. Stir in whipping cream, cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions. If desired, top individual servings with additional sliced green onions. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories243,
• Total Fat (g)11,
• Saturated Fat (g)6,
• Cholesterol (mg)37,
• Sodium (mg)644,
• Carbohydrate (g)30,
• Fiber (g)3,
• Protein (g)8,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet