Loaded Baked Potato Soup For Crockpot - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine baking potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, butter, salt and pepper in a large crockpot.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours (potatoes should be tender).
Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
Stir in cream, cheddar cheese and chives.
Top with sour cream (if using); sprinkle with bacon and more cheese.