Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup That Melts in Your Mouth
There are soups, and then there are soups that stop people mid-bite and make them reach for a pen to write down the recipe. This slow cooker creamy potato bacon soup is exactly that kind of dish. Rich, velvety, and loaded with tender chunks of potato, smoky bacon, and a broth so buttery it practically hugs you from the inside, this is the recipe you’ll come back to every single winter — and probably a few times in between.
The beauty of making this in a slow cooker is how effortless it is. You toss everything in, go about your day, and come home to a kitchen that smells like a dream. By the time dinner rolls around, all you need is a ladle and a warm bowl. Let’s get into it.
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized chunks
- 6 strips of thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve a little for topping)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Method
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