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Tickling Our Tastebuds
by Denise Valentine
Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful fall
weather. As I write this, the sun is shining and it is a crisp autumn day
with no rain, just perfect for this time of year.
I’m sure the youngsters in your family are getting prepared for
Halloween with costumes and treat bags. It is a fun time. I can
remember trick or treating in Emmitsburg and then participating
in the parade when I was a kid. Back then, the parade ended in a
grove of trees at the intersection of DePaul Street and North Seton
Avenue. The Catholic Church Social Hall and parking lot are there
now, but I know we all have fond memories of childhood activities.
As you start to think about your Thanksgiving menu, don’t forget
about the days leading up to the feast. If you have guests coming in
from out of town, you will probably have a few light meals to serve.
The soup recipe that I am sharing is so easy to prepare. It’s Potato
Soup, prepared in a crock pot—a timeless classic made simple.
I hope you and your family enjoy the soup! Have fun with
Halloween, and have a very happy Thanksgiving.
Crock Pot Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 (30 oz.) bag of frozen diced hash browns
1 (32 oz.) box of chicken broth
1 (10 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese (not fat free)
3 oz. real bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Put the hash browns in the crock pot. Add the chicken broth, cream
of chicken soup, and half of the bacon bits. Add a pinch of salt and
pepper.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
An hour before serving, cut the cream cheese into small cubes.
Place the cubes I the crock pot. Mix a few times throughout the hour
before serving.
When the cream cheese is completely melted and mixed in, it’s
ready to serve.
Top with cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon bits.
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