It would also be fun fare for a casual party.
you might easily make this soup vegetarian–just use vegetable broth and skip the bacon.
Cover and cook on Low until the potatoes are very tender, about 6 hours.
Turn off the slow cooker.
Remove and discard the garlic and bay leaf.
Add half-and-half and pepper to the potato mixture; mash using a potato masher, leaving some chunks.
Pour half of the potato mixture into a blender.
Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape.
Place a clean towel over the opening.
Process for 10 seconds.
(Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
Return the blended soup to the remaining potato mixture in the slow cooker; stir to combine.
Ladle evenly into 6 bowls.
Top evenly with cheese, yogurt, scallions and bacon.
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