Loaded Baked Potato Soup

I know I have posted an EASY potato soup on here, but if you have time for a crockpot potato soup.... this will knock your socks off for sure!

This recipe is for a serving of 6, I often double into a super large crockpot.

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 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

directions:

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.