Savoring Comfort: Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Recipe

Savoring Comfort: Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Recipe (Page 2 ) | April 2, 2024

Instructions for Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup:

Step 1: Sauté Bacon and Aromatics

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 2: Prep the Slow Cooker

Transfer the cooked bacon, onions, and garlic into your slow cooker.
Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything evenly.

Step 3: Slow Cook to Perfection

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Once the potatoes are cooked, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup to your desired consistency. You can leave some chunks for texture.

Step 4: Add Creaminess

Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese into the soup until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5: Serve and Garnish

Ladle the creamy potato bacon soup into bowls.
Garnish with chopped green onions, crispy bacon bits, extra shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.