SLOW COOKER LOADED CHICKEN BACON POTATO SOUP

SLOW COOKER LOADED CHICKEN BACON POTATO SOUP 1- 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken breasts or thighs 5 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes 1 cup diced white onion 6 slices cooked bacon, sliced 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth 12 ounces cream cheese (1.5 (8-oz.) packs) For serving sour cream shredded cheese additional bacon sliced green onion Slow Cooker Size: 6-quart or larger Add the chicken, potatoes, onion, bacon, salt, pepper, garlic and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Remove the chicken on to a plate, and dice. Don't add it back to the slow cooker yet. Add a few ladles of the broth and potatoes to a blender, add the cream cheese to the blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Add this mixture to the slow cooker with the rest of the soup. Add the chicken and stir. Serve with desired toppings.