Crock Pop Style Loaded Baked Potato Soup


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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

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 cup sour cream (optional)

8 slices bacon, fired and crumbled

cheese for sprinkling

Directions

Combine first seven ingredients in a large crock pot: cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours (potatoes should be tender)

Mash mixture (not too much) until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.

Stir in cream, cheese, and chives.

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