Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 green onions, sliced for garnish

Directions:

• Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
• Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker. Add chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
• Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, mash the potatoes.
• Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
• Cook bacon strips until crispy, then crumble.
• Serve the soup hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.