Low-Fat Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A version of Baked Potato Soup to cut out some of the fat and calories. Comfort food and crock pot easy!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  large baking potatoes, peel and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1⁄2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 (10 3/4ounce) cans  low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 1⁄8 cup margarine
• 1  teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  fat-free half-and-half
• 3⁄4 cup low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2  tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 4  ounces low-fat sour cream
• 3  slices  turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Combine first six ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours,until potatoes are tender.
3. Remove 1 cup of mixture and mash potatoes; return to cooker.
4. Add Half and Half, cheese, and chives; mix well.
5. Heat thoroughly.
6. To serve: Top with dollop of sour cream, sprinkles of cooked bacon and more cheese, if desired.