There’s nothing like a rich, hearty soup to drive away the chills of winter, and this recipe blends potatoes, cream, bacon, and cheese to create a comfort food your whole family will get cozy with and devour. The soup comes together with minimal prep time, and like the best slow cooker recipes, it simmers itself to perfection while you enjoy quality time outside your kitchen. Plus, the simple ingredients leave plenty of room for customization, so feel free to add more vegetables (like carrots or celery) or richer spices (like paprika or garlic).
Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 c. potato, peeled and chopped
¾ c. onion
4 c. chicken broth
½ tbsp. salt
½ tbsp. pepper
4 tbsp. butter
¼ c. flour
1 ½ c. heavy cream
¼ c. sour cream
Shredded cheese, to taste
Bacon, to taste
Scallion, chopped
Preparation
Add the potatoes, onions, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Set cooker to low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, then heavy cream, and then sour cream. Continue whisking until thickened.
When the slow cooker is done, pour in the thickened mixture. Stir, cover, and set the slow cooker to low for another 30 minutes.
Serve with shredded cheese, bacon, and chopped scallions.
Enjoy!
