Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 4 pounds potatoes, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 cup whole milk or cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled, for topping
• 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
• additional sour cream and chives for topping

Directions

1. Combine the first seven ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours (until potatoes are tender). Mash potatoes to desired consistency and add milk, sour cream, and chives.
2. Top with additional sour cream, chives and shredded cheese, if desired.