Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Potato Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. This easy recipe is a family favorite, featuring tender potatoes in a velvety broth topped with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Potato Soup:
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Add diced potatoes, chopped onion, garlic, and broth to the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Finish: Stir in heavy cream and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
