Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 pounds russet potatoes, (peeled and diced)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 stalks celery, (finely diced)
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth ((or one 28 ounce carton))
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups half and half
  • garnish: shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced green onions

Instruction

  • Put diced potatoes into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Top diced potatoes with chopped onion, garlic and celery.
  • Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Broth will not completely cover potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  • Mash mixture with a potato masher. (Don't mash completely, leave some potato chunks.)
  • Stir in half and half.
  • Cover and cook on high setting 20 more minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings.