Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup combines tender russet potatoes, creamy milk, cheddar, and crispy bacon in an easy, hearty six-hour meal.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 360 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lb russet potatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 strips bacon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Dice the onion. (about 10 min)
2. Add the potatoes, onion, broth, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, until the potatoes are very tender. (about 360 min) — Low
3. Mash about one-third of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker, leaving the rest chunky. (about 3 min) — Low
4. Stir in the milk and cheddar. Cover and cook on Low for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the soup is hot. (about 10 min) — Low
5. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble. (about 10 min) — Medium
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crumbled bacon. (about 2 min)