Slow Cooker Potato-Bacon Soup

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Comfort food at its best! Perfect in a mug by the fireplace or served up in your best china on Christmas Eve. This slow cooker potato-bacon soup is a crowd pleaser. I made up this recipe when I had friends coming over on a cold night and they all loved it. I promised to share my recipe, so here it is. Enjoy!

Submitted by meyer
Updated on August 25, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 9 slices bacon

  • 1 onion, finely diced

  • 7 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 3 cups vegetable broth

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 3 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve drippings in the pan. Crumble 6 strips of bacon, saving 3 for garnish.

  2. Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook onion in the hot drippings until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. Transfer potatoes, crumbled bacon, onions, and garlic powder to a slow cooker. Pour broth over the top. Cook on Low until potatoes are tender, about 6 hours.

  4. Whisk half-and-half and flour together in a bowl. Add to the slow cooker and whisk to mash up some of the potatoes. Stir in 3 cups of Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Mix until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.

  5. Crumble remaining bacon. Top with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives before serving.

Recipe Tip

You can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

380 Calories
20g Fat
35g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 380
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 581mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 777mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.