Slow Cooker Southwestern Potato Soup

Method

Step by step

1. 01

   Place the potatoes in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker and sprinkle with smoked paprika.  add 1 cup of the chicken stock into the slow cooker.

2. 02

   Cover and crock on HIGH for 2 hours, or until the potatoes are just tender.

3. 03

   Transfer 2/3 of potatoes to a food processor or blender, along with the cooking liquid. Add the garlic. Blend or process until smooth.

4. 04

   Return the potato purée to the slow cooker and stir in the shredded cheese, corn, the remaining 2-3 cups stock, heavy cream or Half-n-Half, green chiles, cumin, and cilantro.

5. 05

   Cover and crock on LOW 1 hour longer, or until the soup is heated.

6. 06

   You can add additional chicken stock or broth if the soup is too thick, or mash the remaining potato chunks if you’d like it thicker.

7. 07

   If desired, garnish with additional cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar when serving.

Originally published on getcrocked.com.