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Insert all ingredients into the slow cooker.
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Cook on low for 10-12 hours, or on high for 6-8 hours. The potatoes really need a lot of time to soften sufficiently.
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Take out 1-3 cups of the soup, and blend. You can also use a hand blender right in the slow cooker, but don’t let it go very long, or the whole soup will turn into baby food. We’ve accidentally done this before!
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Combine the blended soup with the crock-pot soup to thicken. This will especially help if you need to prepare this lactose free. I don’t think my sister couldn’t even tell the difference when I made it for her after having her baby.
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Top with shredded cheese, salt to taste, and serve.