Warning: Comfort Food Recipe

Smashed Potato Soup
. Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
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 Nutrition facts per serving:
Calories 243
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 base on a 2,000 calorie diet