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

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is the epitome of comfort food. With its creamy base, hearty chunks of potato, and all the toppings you could ever dream of, this soup is perfect for a cozy day at home. The best part? It's made in the slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it while you go about your day.

One of the best things about this soup is how customizable it is. If you're a fan of bacon, cheese, and green onions, you can load up your bowl with all of those toppings. If you're ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine potatoes, chicken stock, onion, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and wipe out most of the grease from the skillet.
  • Puree potatoes in the slow cooker with an immersion blender until smooth. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the cooked bacon, set temperature to Low, and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and sour cream and whisk until thickened. Pour into the slow cooker and cook on Low for 1 more hour.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, remaining Cheddar, sour cream, and scallions.

    • Nutrition

    647 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 1088mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 193mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1184mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Potato recipes
    Bacon recipes