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Crockpot cooking

" Darn Tootin' Tato Soup"
    Serves 5-6

1 5lb. Bag of Red Potatoes ( or whatever potatoes you prefer)
1 diced yellow onion ( or a package of lipton onion soup but real onion is best)
2 cans evaporated milk
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese ( mild or sharp....personal preference)
2 cans cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chix or celery....personal preference)
1 container of sour cream ( at least 8 oz container)
1 rotisserie chix ( just need a cup or two of meat...dice into small bites).....i have also used ham or little smokies....add as much or as little meat as you like)
1 can corn...drain
garlic powder, italian seasoning,salt and pepper ( to taste....few shakes)
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1. Cut up about 5 big potatoes (more or less....depends on how much broth you want....(I like alot of potatoes so I cut them up til there are plenty per spoonful when I am stirring the soup)....Cut into small hunks....I don't usually peel the skin off with red potatoes but with other potatoes I probably would

2. Cook potatoes in the microwave by putting them on a plate with a little bit of water in bottom of plate and cooking them on high for about 10 min.....done when knife can be inserted in middle easily....this step can be done prior to cutting if prefer....also the side in the water may become wrinkly....not a big deal...don't worry....if you have lots of time you don't have to microwave the potatoes but it ensures they are soft if you are pushed for time

3. Put potatoes in crockpot and then add the remaining ingredients except for the sour cream and cheese.....You can also add a can of water to your evap milk if you want more broth....sometimes I add milk towards the end if I want more broth

4. Let cook for 4 hours on high or 8 on low and towards dinner time I taste it and see what I think and season accordingly.....then at dinner I add a good size dollop of sour cream into each soup bowl and I sprinkle some cheese on top

5. Weight Watchers meeting will have to wait til tomorrow! Load up on Seconds!

Serving suggestions : Serve hot fresh bread or salad or both! This soup is pretty filling thanks to the potatoes and meat and corn!