Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Veggie Chowder

• 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

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.

broccoli, stalks celery, carrots, onion, garlic, butter, chicken broth, water, milk, cheddar cheese soup, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, potatoes, cheddar cheese, cornstarch, cold water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-broccoli-cheddar-veggie-chowder-506591 (may not work)