Slow Cooked Baked Potato Soup

Slow Cooked Baked Potato Soup

• Slow Cooked Baked Potato Soup
• Ingredients
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 3/4 lbs.)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 42 ounces chicken broth(5 1/4 cups)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light sour cream (optional)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a 5-quart slow-cooker.
2. Cover and cook on high for six hours, or low for 8-10 hours–or, cook until potato is tender.
3. Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened.
4. Stir in milk, and cheese.
5. In each individual bowl, top with a dollop of sour cream, if desired, and sprinkle with bacon and cheddar cheese before eating.