Crock-Pot Veggie Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This Crock-Pot veggie loaded baked potato soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with potatoes and an assortment of vegetables, its creamy and flavorful. Plus, its customizable with your favorite toppings

Ingredients:

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk for vegan option
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional for topping
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives optional for garnish

Instructions:

Place diced potatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the Crock-Pot

Pour vegetable broth over the vegetables and stir to combine

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender

Using an immersion blender or transferring in batches to a blender, blend the soup until smooth

Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives if desired