Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 8 medium potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 in cubes
• 6 cup(s) chicken broth
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 jar(s) roasted sweet red peppers drained and chopped
• 1 small celery rib chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) rubbed sage
• 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
• 2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream divided
• 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese divided
• 8 bacon strips coooked & crumbled
• 2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. •In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.


2. • In a small bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth; add to slow cooker. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, cilantro and remaining cream.


3. • Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with remaining cheese.