Spoonfuls of Love: Mom's Comforting Crockpot Potato Soup

As many of you know I've been fighting the flu. It's been a tough contender, but I've almost defeated it! Today (day 12 with a fever, it is low grade now though!) I feel a certain kinship with the fellow from Monty Python and the Holy Grail that exclaims, "I'm not dead! ... I'm getting better! ... I feel happy!"

During the early days, when it seemed that the flu had me down for the count, my sweet parents extended care via scrumptious eats for our entire family! They bought my hubby homemade meatloaf, rolls, carrots & potatoes (the list goes on and on)! They brought our kids fun meals like chicken nuggets and french fries. Nuggets and fries may not sound especially "fun", but if you saw their presentation you'd understand! (Why didn't I snap a pic?!) They were delivered hot, in cute baskets, as if it were take out from a nice restaurant {dessert included too, of course ;)}. What my mom made for me really hit the spot! It warmed not only my tummy, but also my heart! It was Mom's comforting crockpot potato soup!

I asked her to share the recipe, that I might pass it onto you, friends! If you know someone in need if comfort by the spoonful, this is perfect! It's a mild recipe, that won't upset your tummy when you're under the weather. More of a potato stew than a creamier potato soup, it's just right when you're not feeling quite right! ;)

Without further ado ....

MOM'S COMFORTING CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups potatoes, peeled & sliced *
5 cups water
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 tsp chicken bouillon
Dash of salt and pepper

12 oz. milk
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese **

Steps to Creating Comfort:

1. Combine all ingredients {except milk and cheese} in crockpot.

2. Cover & cook on high for 7 hours {or until veggies are tender}.

3. Add milk and cheese.

4. Stir until cheese is thoroughly melted.

5. Serve in bread bowls for extra deliciousness!

6. Enjoy serving to others in need of a little comfort, and help yourself to a bowl too! ;)

* If you're too sick to be up peeling and slicing potatoes, you can substitute frozen cubed hash browns too! (It will have a little bit of a different texture, but still taste good. ;))
** When making a crockpot full to enjoy when you're well, I'd suggest sprinkling oodles of cheese on top just before eating! This will create a delicious layer of stringy, cheesy goodness for your spoon to meet up with first! (Personally, I can never have too much cheese! ;))

What's your favorite comfort food? When you're sick is there anything that you especially enjoy eating? If it's a recipe you've blogged, please share a link in the comments! Hope to hear from you all!

With Care,
Brenda

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