Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup

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Cook up some comfort with this tasty, slow-cooked potato soup made with healthy ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6 40

Total Time6 45

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 167kcal

2 cups potatoes diced and peeled
1/4 cup onions diced
1 1/2 cups milk low-fat
2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cheese low-fat, shredded (cheddar, parmesan or any quick-melting cheese of your choice)
2 tablespoons chives fresh, or green onions for garnish, finely chopped

In the slow cooker, combine all the ingredients except the cornstarch, cheese and chives.
Cook on low heat for 6 - 8 hours.
When it is cooked, get about 4 tablespoons of the potato soup then mix it with the cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Add it to the soup and mix well.
Using a masher, hand blender or the back of a fork, mash some of the potatoes while stirring.
Set on high and cook for another 30 minutes or until thick.
Stir in the cheese until melted.
Garnish with the chives or green onions in individual bowls before serving.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6