Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Veggie Chowder

Ingredients

• 18 ounces fresh broccoli florets (Dole)
• 2 stalks celery
• chopped
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 small onion
• chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 16 ounces frozen southern style hash brown potatoes (cubes
• not shredded)
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Sautee carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in skillet with butter.
2. Place all ingredients EXCEPT FOR cornstarch, 2 tbsp cold water, and cheddar cheese into crock pot and stir well.
3. Cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours.
4. Mix corn starch into cold water, and stir into chowder.
5. Stir in cheddar cheese until completely melted.
6. Cover and cook on low another 30 minutes.