Description
This easy crockpot potato soup recipe is a creamy, cheesy comfort meal that requires minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz turkey bacon, cooked and bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- green onions to serve
Instructions
- Step 1: To a crockpot, add potatoes, chicken broth, cooked turkey bacon, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. You will know it is done when potatoes are piercable with a fork. Lightly mash the potatoes.
- Step 3: Add butter, flour, milk, shredded cheese, and sour cream to the pot. Mix and combine, and let it cook for 30 minutes to an hour on low. The consistency should be thick and creamy.
- Step 4: Finish the soup with green onions and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Freshly grate the cheese for better melting. Store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1093 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg