Potato Soup with Cream Cheese

Crispy bacon and seasonings bring flavor to this comforting, hearty potato soup made with cream cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 4 cups cubed red potatoes
• 8 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 cup minced onion
• 0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic salt, seasoned salt, sea salt, cayenne, basil, and parsley in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or on High, 4 to 6 hours.

Step 2

Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes in the slow cooker to preferred consistency. Add the cream cheese in spoonfuls to melt until smooth.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Stir into soup or set aside as a serving garnishment. Heat until ready to serve.