Slow cooker loaded baked potato soup Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes (around 5 medium potatoes)
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 50g cheddar cheese, grated
- 30g butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Toppings of your choice: I used cheese, spring onions and corn
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 359g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 92 | 34% |
| Total Fat 10.43g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6.56g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium 850mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 37.68g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 3.66g | 2% |
| Protein 7.4g | 12% |
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