Large Family Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup | Freezer Friendly Recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon diced
- 2 onions diced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ΒΌ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 cloves garlic minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed and diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup half and half
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper toweling.
- To the bacon grease in the skillet, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the seasonings and garlic. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- To the slow cooker, add the potatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the sour cream, half and half, cheddar cheese, and half the cooked bacon. Stir until combined.
- Serve topped with the remaining bacon and additional cheese if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It is based on third-party calculations and should only be considered general estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with food brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more factors.