Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 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 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light sour cream (optional)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   Combine potatoes, broth, butter, and pepper in slow cooker.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on high for six hours, or low for 8-10 hours–or, cook until potato is tender.

3. 3

   Mash until the potatoes are somewhat chopped and the soup is thickened.

4. 4

   Next, stir in the milk and cheese.

5. 5

   To serve top with sour cream and bacon.