Loaded Baked Potato Soup (crock pot)

By jsides

Ingredients

• 6 large baking potatoes, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (or pressed)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cream or 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

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first seven ingredients in a large crockpot; cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours (potato should be tender).

Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soupy is slightly thickened. Stir in cream, cheese and chives.

Top with sour cream (if used), sprinkle with bacon and more cheese.

nutrition
553 calories, 37 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, 17 grams protein per serving.
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