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Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup with Bacon (Best Easy Recipe)

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This creamy crockpot potato soup with bacon is incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering a velvety, rich soup that tastes like you spent hours on it.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (about 2 lbs or 900g) russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • 8 slices (about 8 oz or 225g) thick-cut bacon
  • 1 cup (120g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup (30g) fresh chives or green onions, chopped
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. Soften cream cheese by letting it sit on the counter.
  2. Cook the bacon: Place bacon slices in a cold large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook, flipping occasionally, until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.
  3. Layer ingredients in the crockpot: Place diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over the top. Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Add cream cheese and cream: Turn slow cooker to WARM or off. Add cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir gently until cream cheese is completely melted and soup is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Mash for creaminess: Using a potato masher, gently mash the soup right in the crockpot, leaving some chunky potato pieces for texture (about 6-8 mashes).
  7. Taste and adjust: Adjust seasoning as needed. Remember bacon and cheese add salt.
  8. Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives or green onions. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and soften it before adding. Avoid overcooking potatoes to prevent mushiness. If soup is too thick, stir in a splash of milk or broth. If too thin, cook on LOW with lid off for 15-20 minutes. For extra flavor, roast garlic before adding.

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Keywords: crockpot potato soup, creamy potato soup, bacon potato soup, slow cooker soup, easy potato soup, comfort food

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