BRETT'S SLOW COOKER LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Brett's Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup image

The first time I decided to try making a loaded baked potato soup, I could not decide which recipe I found to use...so I combined 2 together that sounded great. It's is the best potato soup I've ever had! Anyone who's tried it cannot get enough of it.

Provided by Brett McKenney

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 white onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
¾ cup half-and-half
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
½ cup sour cream, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker (such as Crock Pot®). Cook on High until soup flavors meld and potatoes are extremely soft, 4 to 5 hours.
Stir bacon, half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the soup. Turn heat to Low setting; cook until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Mash the soup in the slow cooker using a potato masher to your desired consistency. Garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1990.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g