Brett's Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Simmer this cheesy loaded baked potato soup with bacon in the crockpot for a super easy, comfort-food dish that is simple to make ahead of time.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 544 Calories

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
• 0.5 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook on High until soup flavors meld and potatoes are extremely soft, 4 to 5 hours.

Step 3

Stir bacon, half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the soup. Turn heat to the Low setting; cook until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Step 4

Mash soup in the slow cooker with a potato masher to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives.