Loaded Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small onion, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pint half-and-half

Preparation

Layer sliced potatoes in a lightly greased 6 quart slow cooker; top with chopped onions.
Stir together chicken broth, salt, and pepper; pour over potatoes and onion. Broth will not completely cover potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on HIGH 3-5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in half and half. Cover and cook on HIGH 20 more minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
Ladle into bowls, and serve with toppings of shredded Cheddar, crumbled bacon, green onion slices.