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Crockpot Creamy Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon Delight

Crockpot Creamy Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon Delight

Enjoy this Crockpot Creamy Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon Delight, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb golden potatoes diced
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • ½ medium onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a crockpot, add diced golden potatoes, low sodium chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, and finely diced onion.
  2. Season with salt, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried thyme, and black pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Gradually add milk to the butter mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.
  7. Stir the milk mixture into the soup along with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Serve topped with crumbled bacon, remaining cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add fresh herbs for a unique twist.

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