Creamy Crock Pot Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

potatoes (shredded (I used a 20oz pkg of Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns))

29 oz

chicken broth (low sodium)

1 pinch

salt (to taste)

1 pinch

black pepper (to taste)

1 pinch

red pepper flakes (to taste)

2 cups

whole milk

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1 cup

sour cream (plus more for topping (garnish optional))

1 cup

shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping (garnish optional))

2 tbsp

fresh chives (chopped (optional))