Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup
(from momx2ms’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
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 sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives
- TOPPING
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
- 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
- cheese, for sprinkling
Directions
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Combine baking potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, butter, salt and pepper in a large crockpot.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours (potatoes should be tender).
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Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
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Stir in cream, cheddar cheese and chives.
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Top with sour cream (if using); sprinkle with bacon and more cheese.