Name: Creamy Potato Vegetable Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Ingredients: 2 stalks celery; 2 carrots; 1 yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp water; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3 green onions, sliced & divided

Description

The “Creamy Potato Vegetable Delight” is an exquisite soup that masterfully blends the earthy flavors of Yukon gold potatoes with a colorful array of vegetables. Rich, creamy, and brimming with comfort, this dish utilizes a slow cooker method to ensure each spoonful is warm and satisfying. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is a fulfilling meal in itself, designed to comfort the soul and delight the palate.

Ingredients

Scale

2 stalks celery
2 carrots
1 yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 green onions, sliced & divided

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables Wash and dice the celery stalks, peel and dice the carrots, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes into ½ – ¾ inch chunks.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker. Season with the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Cooking Place the lid on the slow cooker and set to cook on high for 3 hours.
Prepare Flour Slurry Shortly before the cooking time ends, prepare a flour slurry by whisking together the flour and water in a small bowl until smooth.
Final Cooking Steps Add the slurry, heavy cream, and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir well, replace the lid, and continue to cook on high for an additional 10 minutes.
Mash and Add Cheese Use a potato masher to lightly mash the potatoes in the slow cooker. Stir in ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half of the sliced green onions until the cheese has melted.
Season and Serve Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Garnish individual servings with the remaining cheese and green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes