Loaded Baked Potato Soup - Recipe

Loaded Baked Potato Soup - Crock Pot Girls Recipe

With the cooler weather we decided on a soup for dinner! It was a huge hit at our house and I thought you would enjoy mainly because of the ease of clean up and the fact that it is done in the morning and you are set to go for dinner.

The recipe came from Crock Pot Girls on Facebook. It is the first recipe of theirs I have tried.

Recipe:
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 (I used 6)
1/4 cup butter
2.5 teaspoons salt (I use sea salt)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cream or 1 cup 1/2 and 1/2 (I used one can of evaporated milk)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
cheese, for sprinkling

Directions:
1. Combine first seven ingredients in a large crock pot; cover an cook on HIGH for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours (potatoes should be tender)
2. Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup ois slightly thickened.
3. Stir in cream, cheese and chives.
4. top with sour cream (if used), sprinkle with bacon and more cheese.

My kids like crackers with their soup - we prefer Glutino Gluten Free Crackers - original