Slow Cooker Cheesy Baked Potato Soup
October 11, 2022
A creamy, cheesy soup with plenty of bacon! Yukon gold potatoes have the perfect texture and buttery taste for this soup, but Russet potatoes or red potatoes would also work in this recipe.
SERVINGS
8-10
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
6-8 hr on low
or 3-4 hr on high
Ingredients
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2pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (if desired) and chopped or crumbled
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1medium white or yellow onion, peeled and chopped
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6slices bacon, cooked and diced
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3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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4tablespoons butter
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⅓cup all-purpose flour
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1(12-ounce) can evaporated milk
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1cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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½cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
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½teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
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Optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, extra cooked bacon, sour cream
Directions
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1
In large slow cooker, add potatoes, onions, cooked bacon and 3 cups chicken broth; stir to combine.
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2
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender and cooked through.
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3
Just before serving, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
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4
Whisk in the flour until it is completely combined; cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
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5
Gradually add the evaporated milk and continue whisking until the mixture is completely smooth. Continue cooking until mixture reaches a simmer and thickens considerably, stirring constantly.
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6
Immediately pour mixture into the slow cooker and stir until combined.
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7
Add the cheddar cheese, sour cream or yogurt, salt and pepper; stir until combined.
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8
Serve warm with desired toppings.
Tip: If you would like the soup to be even thicker, you can use a potato masher or a large spoon to mash about half of the potatoes (while the soup is still in the slow cooker) to thicken the soup. If you would like the soup to be thinner, add in an extra 1 to 2 cups of warmed milk or broth.
Note: This recipe will not freeze well.
Recipe source: Gimme Some Oven