"BAKED" POTATO SOUP

This is SOOOO YUMMY and Comforting and simple make!!!!

6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2" cubes

1 large onion, chopped

3 (14oz.)cans Chicken broth with roasted garlic

1 stick butter

2 1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 cup half-and-half

6-8 oz. shredded cheddar  cheese

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Sour cream (optional)

4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

shredded cheddar cheese

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a 5 quart slow cooker

2. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 hours or on LOW 8 hours.

3. Mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup is slightly thickened; stir in cream, cheese and chives.  Top with sour cream, if desired, and sprinkle with bacon and cheddar cheese before serving.