Kristy Cook
A rich and creamy soup featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, perfect for any cold day.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
280 Minutes
Total Time
300 Minutes
By: Lauren Mechelle
Category: Dinner
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: American
Yield: 6 Servings (N/a)
Ingredients
01 8 slices bacon.
02 ½ onion (diced).
03 2 pounds red potatoes (peeled and diced).
04 3 cloves garlic (minced).
05 ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh).
06 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
07 ½ teaspoon black pepper.
08 2 ½ cups chicken broth.
09 ⅔ cup heavy cream.
10 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
11 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded).
12 ½ cup sour cream.
13 3 green onions (thinly sliced).
Instructions
Step 01
Cook bacon until crispy, set aside, and reserve the fat.
Step 02
Sauté onion in bacon fat until softened.
Step 03
In slow cooker, combine potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
Step 04
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until potatoes are tender.
Step 05
Blend half the soup mixture with an immersion blender.
Step 06
Mix heavy cream with cornstarch, add to the slow cooker with cheese, sour cream, and bacon.
Step 07
Heat through on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- Rich and creamy potato soup cooked slowly for perfect melding of flavors, topped with crispy bacon and melty cheese.
