Smashed Potato Soup

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Adapted from American Heart Association Recipe.

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup  chopped red sweet pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons  roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon  ground black pepper
• 4-1/2 cups  chicken broth
• 1/2 cup  half-and-half, or light cream
• 1 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup  thinly sliced spring onions

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 the cream, cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions.