Crockpot Potato Soup

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter*
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 3 large carrots (scrubbed and diced)
• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 –4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth for a vegetarian soup))
• 1 can 2% evaporated milk ((12-ounces) )
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus additional for serving)
• 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (plus additional for serving)
• Cooked crumbled bacon ((optional))
• Chopped fresh chives ((optional))