Potato Sausage Chowder: Slow Cooker

A hearty, rich, thick chowder for that only takes minutes to prepare and can cook in the slower cooker while I'm at work. It's a huge hit with my family!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb breakfast sausage
• 4  potatoes, cut in cubes
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  celery rib, chopped
• 1  large carrot, chopped
• 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Brown sausage and onion in a skillet. Drain well if necessary.
2. Line bottom of slow cooker with veggies.
3. Top veggies with cooked sausage and onions.
4. Pour chicken broth into slow cooker.
5. Turn crock pot to low and cook 4 to 5 hours.
6. Before serving: add evaporated milk and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. If a thicker soup is desired, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of cold water.