Savoring Comfort: Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Recipe

 


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.

Tips for Delicious Results:

  • For extra flavor, you can use bacon with a smoky profile.
  • Customize the soup by adding diced carrots or celery along with the potatoes for added texture and flavor.
  • To make the soup thicker, you can mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding the cream and cheese.

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