Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a warm, creamy bowl of potato cheese soup. And when you can make it in a slow cooker, it just adds to the ease and convenience of preparing this delicious dish. This recipe for Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Cheese Soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering, and it's sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and mi...

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
½ white onion, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
2 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 cup warm water
5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 bay leaf
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Information

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 hrs
Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until translucent. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in 2 cups water, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Heat through, then stir in milk. Dissolve chicken base in 1 cup warm water, and pour into vegetable mixture.

Place potatoes in slow cooker, and pour heated vegetable mixture into potatoes. Place bay leaf in pot.

Cover, and cook 5 hours on High, or 8 hours on Low.

Remove bay leaf. Puree about 4 cups of the soup in a blender or food processor, and then stir pureed soup into contents of slow cooker. Stir in cheese and bacon until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

169 cal.

Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 320mg
Total Carbohydrate: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin C: 9mg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 452mg

How to Make Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Cheese Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

169 cal.

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