Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

 

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of creamy potato bacon soup to take the chill out of the air. This easy slow cooker version brings together hearty potatoes, crispy bacon, and a velvety broth for a soul-satisfying meal with minimal effort.

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 Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Bacon, chopped into ½-inch pieces	6 slices
Onion, finely diced	1
Condensed chicken broth	2 cans (10.5 oz each)
Water	2 cups
Large potatoes, diced	5
Salt	½ teaspoon
Dried dill weed	½ teaspoon
Ground white pepper	½ teaspoon
All-purpose flour	½ cup
Half-and-half cream	2 cups
Evaporated milk	1 can (12 fl oz)

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 Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Bacon and Onion
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon and onion together until the bacon is crisp and the onion is tender. Drain any extra fat before moving on.

Step 2: Combine in Slow Cooker
Transfer the cooked bacon and onion to your slow cooker. Add in the chicken broth, water, diced potatoes, salt, dill, and white pepper. Stir gently, cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours, giving it a stir now and then.

Step 3: Add Creamy Goodness
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour into the half-and-half until there are no lumps. Stir this into the soup along with the evaporated milk.

Step 4: Final Cook & Serve
Re-cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the soup thickens to your liking. Serve hot, with extra bacon crumbles or shredded cheese on top if desired.