Simmer this cheesy and bacon-loaded baked potato soup in a slow cooker for a totally comfort-food dish that is simple to make ahead of time.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 15 mins
Total Time
4 hr 35 mins
Calories
544 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker (such as Crock Pot®). Cook on High until soup flavors meld and potatoes are extremely soft, 4 to 5 hours.
Step 2
Stir bacon, half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the soup. Turn heat to Low setting; cook until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Step 3
Mash the soup in the slow cooker using a potato masher to your desired consistency. Garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 white onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
3 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.75 cup half-and-half
0.75 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
