Smashed Potato Soup

Elevate your favorite soup recipe with this Smashed Potato Soup.

Step: 1

Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Open slow cooker liner and place it inside a slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.

Step: 2

Combine potatoes, sweet pepper, garlic and black pepper in the slow cooker. Pour broth over all.

Step: 3

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.

Step: 4

Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Mash potatoes slightly with a potato masher. Stir in whipping cream, Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions. If desired, top individual servings with additional sliced green onions.

Step: 5

Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely, spoon out excess liquid, remove liner and toss.

Per Serving: 289 calories; protein 10.8g; carbohydrates 37.2g; fat 11.2g; cholesterol 35.2mg; sodium 536.1mg.

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