Slower Cooker. . .

Fall. Cooler weather. . . shorter days. . . fire in the fireplace. . . spiced cider. . . ALL THOSE KID'S ACTIVITIES WE RUN AROUND DOING!!!

Do you use a crock pot? I do. I love mine. I use it all year round actually, but especially in the fall when the running around with the activities starts. It's nice to set it and go. Here's a recipe I just found and can't wait to try. My kind of recipe. E-A-S-Y Peasy!!

German Potato Soup

1 pound cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices

1/2 of a 28-ounce package frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes with onion and peppers (about 4 cups)

1 16-ounce jar sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons stone ground mustard

3 14-ounce cans chicken broth (5-1/4 cups)

In a 4- to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker place sausage, frozen potatoes, sauerkraut, and mustard. Pour broth over all.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours.

Makes 6 to 8 main-dish servings (about 9-2/3 cups).

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Soup is great in the fall. Served with a tossed salad and a roll or homemade bread . . . ummm, doesn't get much better than that (unless, of course, someone else is doing the cooking!!) .

Blessings. . . until next time,