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Ingredients
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3 pounds waxy potatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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4 cups no-chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1 1/2-2 cups light cream
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1 slice Crumbled cooked bacon, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced scallions and/or sour cream
Directions
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Combine potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, thyme, pepper and broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours. (Or see Stovetop Variation, below.)
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Add 1 1/2 cups cream and blend the soup with an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender) until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Serve with desired toppings.
Tips
Tip: Try one of these topping combos:
--Go taco with pico de gallo, tortilla strips sliced jalapeños and crumbled cotija cheese.
--Make it Alfredo with sun-dried tomatoes, chopped cooked chicken, chopped cooked broccoli and grated Parmesan cheese.
--Try pizza with pesto, marinara sauce, diced pepperoni and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Stovetop Variation: Heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt, thyme and pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Continue with Step 2.
Equipment: 6-qt. slow cooker
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
183 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Serving Size 1 cup | |
Calories 183 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Vitamin A 244IU | 5% |
Vitamin C 28mg | 31% |
Folate 23mcg | 6% |
Sodium 440mg | 19% |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Magnesium 36mg | 9% |
Potassium 648mg | 14% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.