Loaded Potato Soup (Crockpot)

Submitted by kitttheory

"This is my first attempt at submitting a recipe. I received it from Circle of Moms and wanted to post it for safe keeping so I can try it out later..."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 lbs new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pint half-and-half

• TOPPINGS

• cheddar cheese, shredded
• cooked bacon, crumbled
• green onion, sliced

directions

1. Place potatoes and onions in the crock pot.
2. Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes.
3. Add salt and pepper; cover with the crock pot lid. (Broth will not completely cover potatoes and onion.).
4. If you want to make the recipe even easier you can use hashbrowns!
5. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
6. Mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in half-and-half.
7. Cover and cook on HIGH 20 more minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
8. Ladle into bowls, and serve with desired toppings.