Loaded Sweet Potato Soup

December 07, 2013

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If you've been looking for a healthier version of a loaded baked potato soup, this is it! It combines just enough savory to balance the sweet, and it goes together (in the crockpot!) in just a few minutes! Perfect soup for a cold, wintery day when you want something hearty, filling, and comforting.

5 large sweet potatoes, roughly peeled (leave some of the skin on) and cubed
1/4 cup dehydrated onion (or 1/2 large onion, diced)
4 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced (or a scant 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1/4 cup butter
salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 cup cream (or half & half)
1 cup shredded cheese
6-10 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Garnish with:
bacon, cooked and crumbled
sour cream
chives
shredded cheese

Combine sweet potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, butter, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, and half of the bacon in a crock pot. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Mash potatoes until they...
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Nutritions

Calories
326

Sodium
582mg
24% DV

Fat
22g
35% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV