Craving a dish that’s both comforting and effortless? Look no further than the Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup. Imagine tender, creamy potatoes combined with savory bacon, all enveloped in a blend of flavors that promise to delight your palate. This recipe is ideal for those days when you’re seeking something scrumptious but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Perfect as a standalone meal or paired with a sandwich, this loaded potato soup simplifies the classic recipe. With just a few ingredients and your reliable slow cooker, you can whip up a soul-soothing soup that feels like a warm embrace on a cool evening. So, if a bowl of heartwarming comfort is what you desire, gather your ingredients and let’s start cooking!
Recipe: Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 strips bacon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
- Chopped green onion
- Bacon bites or 2 additional bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions:
- Cook bacon and onion in a small pan; set aside, reserving the bacon grease.
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, add potatoes, cooked bacon, onion, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Near the end of the cooking time, prepare the roux: In a saucepan, melt butter with the reserved bacon grease. Whisk in flour until well combined, then gradually whisk in heavy cream and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the roux into the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve the soup topped with shredded cheese, green onion, and extra bacon bites, if desired.
