Slow Cooker Potato Soup
This slow cooker potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal. Creamy, rich and full of flavor, it's the kind of cozy dinner that warms you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 8 russet potatoes
- 3 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 1 lb. bacon
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. Add to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, seasonings, and cream cheese to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Remove cover and roughly mash potatoes to desired consistency, blending more if you prefer a thicker, creamier soup.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheese and mix well. Replace the cover on the slow cooker while you cook the bacon.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and stir it into the soup just before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
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