Tomatoes are ripening

My tomato  crop was huge this year.. Heirloom of three varieties.  I harvested them before the frost and  now they are nicely ripening in the garage. I love eating fresh ripe tomatoes they taste so good and remind me how grateful I am to have them for  the fall. I will make spaghetti sauce and freeze a few for soup.

It fall and its soup time...

I got recipe from a friend. It is a nice hearty think soup and really really yummy...I used Yukon gold potatoes from our garden....made it for our guests for lunch today.

Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

4lbs red or yellow potatoes cut 1/4 inch thick or 
cubed


1/2 C. chopped onion


3 2/3 C chicken broth

2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 C. half and half

Bacon, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, green onions, grilled onions, broccoli, sour cream, etc. 


(any of it, or ALL of it - optional)

Layer potatoes in slightly greased large crockpot. Top with onion. Stir together broth, 


s&p, and pour over potatoes. Cook on low for 8 hours. Mash w/potato masher, pour in 


half and half...Cook on high setting for 20 more mins. Put into bowls and top with the 


optional goodies. There you have it..
Bon Appetite~