A classic slow-cooker potato soup that requires only five ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare. When it's time to eat, garnish with classic baked potato toppings such as bacon, green onions, and cheese. This comforting meal is eaten by the spoon.
INGREDIENTS
▢8 slices bacon, chopped
▢1 medium yellow onion
▢1 tablespoon garlic, minced
▢1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
▢1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
▢4 cups chicken broth
▢1 rounded tablespoon Better Than Bouillon, chicken flavor
▢salt
▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
▢1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
▢2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
▢1/2 cups all-purpose flour
▢1 cup whole milk
▢2 cups heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
▢cheddar cheese, grated
▢green onions, sliced
▢bacon, crumbled
▢sour cream
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until it's about halfway done.
How to make Crockpot Potato Soup, cooking the bacon
Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery and continue to cook until vegetables begin to soften.
How to make Crockpot Potato Soup, cooking the veggies
Add the bacon-vegetable mixture to the crockpot. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and potatoes cook on low 7-8 hours, or high 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour and milk until evenly combined. Pour the flour-milk mixture into the crockpot. Stir in the heavy cream.
How to make Crockpot Potato Soup, adding milk flour mixture
Place the cover back on the crockpot and turn the heat to high and cook for 30 minutes.
When the soup is heated through, use a potato masher and mash (directly in the crockpot) about one third to half the potatoes until you reach the thickness desired.
How to make Crockpot Potato Soup, mashing the potatoes
To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and garnish with optional toppings!
