Bacon soup

 

creamy Crockpot Potato and Bacon Soup—perfect for a cozy meal your whole family will love!

Ingredients:

6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for topping)

4 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour (for thickening, optional)

½ cup sour cream (for added richness)

Green onions or chives for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add to Crockpot: Place potatoes, onion, garlic, bacon, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in the slow cooker.

2. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.

3. Thicken the soup (optional): Mash some of the potatoes in the crockpot to make it thicker. If using flour, melt butter in a small pan, whisk in flour, then stir it into the soup.

4. Add cream & cheese: Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheese (if using), and sour cream. Let it warm for another 10-15 minutes.

5. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with extra bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions.