Slow Cooker Potato-Bacon Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Potato-Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 375 min
Total time: 390 min
Ingredients: 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; 3.25 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives, or to taste

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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!

Recipe by meyer

Published on April 10, 2020

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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

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

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.
Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook onion in the hot drippings until soft, about 5 minutes.
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.
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.
Crumble remaining bacon. Top with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can use chicken broth instead of vegetable, 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
Vitamin C 32mg	158%
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.