Slow cooker potato soup

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Place the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic in your smaller crockpot.

Step 2

2. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.

Step 3

3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 4

4. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks of potato for texture. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer a portion of the soup to a regular blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the crockpot.

Step 5

5. Stir in the whole milk, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.

Step 6

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

7. Let the soup simmer on low for another 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

8. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions or chives.