SLOW-COOKED LOADED POTATO SOUP

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I put a twist on one of my favorite comfort foods that my grandmother used to make. I look forward to passing this down to my kids. -Jamie Chase, Rising Sun, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h45m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 10 cups)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
5 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
TOPPINGS:
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Stir in cream cheese, cream and butter. Cook, covered, 15 minutes longer or until heated through., Just before serving, whisk soup to combine. Top servings with bacon, cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Subash Subash
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Ava Consuegra
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


DRAMAS ENTERTAINMENT
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy w


Rickeela Malcolm
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The potatoes are so creamy and the soup is so flavorful. I love adding a little bit of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on top. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold nig


Shadhin Debnath
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Julian Camarillo
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


UPENDO KIBONA
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy w


Asanda Dowse
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The potatoes are so creamy and the soup is so flavorful. I love adding a little bit of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on top. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold nig


Puza Poudel
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Winter Dae
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Izak Jansen van Vuuren
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy w


Leeanna Reed
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The potatoes are so creamy and the soup is so flavorful. I love adding a little bit of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on top. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold nig


Viktorija Goceva
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Salman Chowdhury
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.