Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

• 7 cups potatoes roughly 6 medium
• 1 cup yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 6 slices thick cut bacon
• monterey jack cheese

1. Prepare potatoes by peeling and chopping into small chunks, roughly 1" in size. Chop onions and mince garlic. Add all vegetables to slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in chicken stock. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours (or low for 6 hours).
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon. Drain on paper towels. Add any remaining bacon grease to the slow cooker. Stir gently and replace lid. Chop bacon, set aside.
3. Remove 1/3 - 1/2 of the potato chunks to a blender with heavy cream. Blend until smooth. Return to slow cooker. Stir and cover, continue cooking for additional 30 minutes.
4. When ready to serve, garnish with cheese and bacon. Additional optional toppings: green onions, fried onions, croutons, sour cream.

potatoes, yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, salt, ground pepper, heavy cream, bacon, cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Slow-Cooker-Loaded-Potato-Soup-1335137 (may not work)