Slow Cooker Potato Soup

• 10 red potatoes, cubed
• 1 large onion, diced and sautéd in butter
• 5 cups water
• 3 Tbsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package of real bacon bits
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 1/4 cup chives or green onions

Instructions:

1. Place the first 9 ingredients in the crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
3. The potatoes should be tender.
4. Stir in half and half, cheese, sour cream and chives or green onion.
5. Heat through and serve.