Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine potatoes, chicken stock, onion, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 4 hours.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and wipe out most of the grease from the skillet.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Puree potatoes in the slow cooker with an immersion blender until smooth. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the cooked bacon, set temperature to Low, and cook for 1 to 2 hours.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream, sour cream, and garlic powder; whisk until thickened. Pour into the slow cooker and cook on Low for 1 more hour.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, remaining Cheddar, sour cream, and scallions.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)