Crock Pot - Style Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• 6 large baking potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/2 -inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (or pressed)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cream or 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup sour cream (optional)
• 8 slices bacon, fried & crumbled
• cheese, for sprinkling

Recipe

• 1 combine first seven ingredients in a large crock pot; cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours (potato should be tender).
• 2 mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soupy is slightly thickened.
• 3 stir in cream, cheese and chives.
• 4 top with sour cream (if used), sprinkle with bacon and more cheese.