Loaded Potato Soup

 

• 2 lbs large potatoes peeled and cubed into 1-inch cubes (4 potatoes)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz bacon bite-sized pieces cooked (OPTIONAL)
• 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded (white cheddar)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• green onions to serve
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• To a crockpot, add potatoes, chicken broth, cooked bacon, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. You will know it is done when potatoes are piercable with a fork. Lightly mash the potatoes.
• Add butter, flour, milk, shredded cheese, and sour cream to the pot. Mix and combine, and let it cook for 30 minutes to an hour on low. The consistency should be thick and creamy.
• Finish the soup with green onions and your favorite toppings.
• Serve and enjoy friends!