Loaded Potato Soup

Grab a bowl of loaded potato soup, turn on a great movie and wrap yourself up in a warm, cozy blanket.  Brings me back to my childhood.

• 3 c chicken broth
• 2 t garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 c potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ c onion, chopped
• ½ c heavy cream
• ½ c sour cream
• 1 ½ c cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ¼ c green onions, chopped

Place broth, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a crock pot.   Next add potatoes and onion and turn the crock pot on for eight hours on low or four hours on high.

Mash potatoes slightly and stir in heavy cream, sour cream and one cup of the shredded cheese.   Cover and cook fifteen minutes more on high.   Sprinkle with bacon, green onions and remaining a half cup shredded cheese before serving.