Loaded Crock Pot Potato Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 quart(s) bone/vegetable broth, homemade
• 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup(s) butter
• 3 tablespoon(s) bacon fat, rendered
• 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground pepper
• 1 large idaho garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, instant family size
• 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cup(s) cream
• 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon(s) fresh herb (lemon balm, basil or fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried or fresh
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• 1/2 cup(s) bacon, fried and crumbled
• 1 cup(s) sour cream
• green onions, chopped
• grated parmesan cheese