Slow Cooker Potato Soup

amyece's Note:

Simple potato soup for a cool fall night.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 large potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 3/4 lbs.)
• 42 ounces chicken broth (5 1/4 cups)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ¼ teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light sour cream (optional)
• 4 slices bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled

Directions:

1. Combine potatoes, broth, butter, and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on high for six hours, or low for 8-10 hours–or, cook until potato is tender.
3. Mash until the potatoes are somewhat chopped and the soup is thickened.
4. Next, stir in the milk and cheese.
5. To serve top with sour cream and bacon.