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10/10 Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Bacon & Cream Cheese


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  • Author: lia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A creamy and hearty potato soup made easily in your slow cooker with bacon and cream cheese for rich flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
  3. Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
  4. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture (optional).
  5. Stir in bacon, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream.
  6. Cook on low for another 15 minutes until cheese melts.
  7. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes before adding cream cheese.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently to prevent the cream from separating.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg