Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3poundsred potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 2(14.5 ounce) canschicken broth

  • 1white onion, finely chopped

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecrisp cooked bacon, crumbled

  • ¾cuphalf-and-half

  • ¾cupshredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish

  • ½cupsour cream, plus more for garnish

  • 3tablespoonsminced fresh chives (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.

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  2. Cook on High until soup flavors meld and potatoes are extremely soft, 4 to 5 hours.

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  3. Stir bacon, half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the soup. Turn heat to the Low setting; cook until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

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  4. Mash soup in the slow cooker with a potato masher to your desired consistency.

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  5. Garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives.

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Tips

You can yellow onions instead of white, margarine instead of butter, and light sour cream instead of regular.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
32g
42%
Saturated Fat
15g
77%
Cholesterol
89mg
30%
Sodium
1990mg
87%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
14%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
24g
48%
Vitamin C
21mg
23%
Calcium
186mg
14%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
1336mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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