Hearty and Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup with Bacon Delight Awaits You!
A delicious and comforting potato soup made in a crockpot, featuring creamy textures and the delightful flavor of bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes, chopped onion, garlic, and chicken broth in the crockpot.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and crumbled bacon.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less cream.
- Garnish with green onions or additional bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg