SLOW COOKER POTATO-BACON SOUP

Slow Cooker Potato-Bacon Soup image

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!

Provided by meyer

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g