Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Recipe – Easy Crockpot Favorite
A hearty and comforting creamy potato bacon soup made effortlessly in a crockpot. Perfect for chilly days and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the diced potatoes, cooked bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, chicken broth, and butter into the crockpot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend only half the mixture for a chunkier texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup warm through for another 15-20 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and sliced green onions.
Notes
[‘Add heavy cream toward the end to prevent curdling.’, ‘Blend carefully to achieve your desired texture.’, ‘Season gradually, as bacon is naturally salty.’, ‘Leftovers taste even better the next day.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 10
Keywords: potato soup, bacon soup, creamy soup, crockpot soup, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal