Potato soup

Ingredients

• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 cups)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 small celery rib, chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Place first 9 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Step 2

Mix flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth; stir into soup. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and the bacon, cilantro and remaining cream. Cook, covered, on low until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with remaining cheese.

recipe and image sourced from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/potato-soup/