Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

It’s another Gooseberry Patch recipe review today. If you’ve missed any of the other recipes that I have reviewed so far, be sure to check those out when you have time: Hashbrown~Pork Chop Casserole and Cheeseburger Soup. This next recipe has been a favorite of ours for years. I have always enjoyed making (and eating) this soup.

Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients :

• 4 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 stalks celery finely diced
• 2 14 oz cans chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups half and half

Garnish: shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced green onions

Instructions :

1. Layer cubed potatoes in a lightly greased 5-quart slow cooker.
2. Top with chopped onion, garlic and celery (if using).
3. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper.
4. Broth will not completely cover potatoes.
5. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
6. Mash mixture with a potato masher. (Don't mash completely, leave some potato chunks.)
7. Stir in half and half.
8. Cover and cook on high setting 20 more minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with favorite toppings.

Full Recipes Source : www.thecountrycook.net