Slow cooker potato soup –Welcome, soup aficionados and potato enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a bubbling cauldron of creamy goodness with a delightful dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings — Potato Bacon Soup made in the crock pot! Who knew comfort could be so easy and tasty? Grab your spoons, folks, because we’re about to embark on a culinary adventure that may just lead to you putting “Master Chef” on your resume!
Look at this Degliciousness!
Feast your eyes on this warm, inviting bowl of happiness. Can you smell the bacon-y aroma wafting through your home? It’s like a hug in a bowl!
Ingredients: The Essential Players
Gather these ingredients to create the soup of your dreams:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (appetite enhancer)
- 8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled (more bacon = more happiness)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (because why not?)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (fancy points!)
Instructions: Let’s Get Cooking!
- Start by preparing your bacon like the culinary wizard you are! Cook it until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces. Set that bacon goodness aside for later.
- In your trusty crock pot, add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth. Stir and let those flavors mingle.
- Drizzle in the olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Give it a little stir, but don’t disturb the potatoes too much; they need space to shine!
- Cover the crock pot and let it work its magic on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Go binge-watch your favorite show! You’ve earned it!
- Once the cooking time is up, mash some of the potatoes using a potato masher, while leaving the rest chunky for that rustic feel.
- Stir in the heavy cream and crumbled bacon. Heat through for another 10-15 minutes, allowing those flavors to party together.
- Serve it up hot, and don’t forget to sprinkle shredded cheese and green onions on top. It’s the crown jewel of your soup creation!
Now, gather your favorite people, lade up bowls, and enjoy the bliss that is Potato Bacon Soup! Remember, calories don’t count when you’re this happy!