Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage Potato Soup

1. slow cooker, add potatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Stir in cooked sausage.
2. Cover and cook onlow for 6–7 hoursorhigh for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, melt butter in a small pan, whisk in flour, then slowly add cream to make a roux. Stir into the slow cooker.
4. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
6. Garnish each bowl with green onions and bacon if desired.

Tips

• For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before