Cozy Up with My Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup with Creamy Bacon

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups / 600g)
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth (1 liter)
• 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
• 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced for garnish (optional)