SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATO SOUP

Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup image

A creamy winter treat! Perfect for cool fall days or to warm you from the inside on a cold winter day! This baked potato soup comes together entirely in the slow cooker and is great for working moms and dads.

Provided by Sara S.

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

Time 5h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup chopped sweet onion
¼ cup salted butter
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 quart heavy cream
2 ¼ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup chopped scallion greens
12 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on Low, stirring hourly, for 4 to 6 hours.
Mash potatoes and onions into pieces smaller than 1/2 inch. Cook for 1 more hour. Stir in heavy cream, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, and scallion greens until heated through and cheese has melted.
Serve in large bowls. Garnish with bacon, remaining Cheddar, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 163.8 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 1559.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g