Description
This ultra-creamy, cheesy, and flavorful potato soup is the ultimate comfort food! Made in the slow cooker, it’s effortless and loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar, and tender potatoes. Perfect for chilly days! 🍲✨
Ingredients
- 6 cups diced potatoes, peeled
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crock Pot:
Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
2️⃣ Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
3️⃣ Add the Dairy:
Stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Continue cooking on LOW for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheeses melt and the soup becomes thick and creamy.
4️⃣ Mash (Optional):
For a thicker consistency, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes, leaving chunks for texture.
5️⃣ Serve & Garnish:
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled turkey bacon, extra cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
Notes
✅ Want it extra creamy? Swap milk for half & half or add ½ cup heavy cream.
✅ Prefer a smoky flavor? Use regular bacon or add a pinch of smoked paprika.
✅ Topping ideas: Sour cream, crispy fried onions, or crushed Ritz crackers for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)