Description
A comforting and hearty soup perfect for cold days, featuring cheesy goodness, crispy bacon, and rich creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add diced potatoes, broth, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme into the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 360 minutes or HIGH for 240 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup.
- Stir in cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Top with bacon and green onions before serving. Enjoy hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash more of the potatoes. Adjust seasonings to taste, and consider using low-fat dairy for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg