Vickie Boone
@vicbo5
Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Cheese Soup Delight
This creamy potato cheese soup is a comforting dish made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days. With tender potatoes, carrots, and celery, it's enriched with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon for a deliciously hearty meal.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:16
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings18
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup
- 1/2
- 1/4 cup
- 2 cups
- 2
- 4 stalks
- 1 tablespoon
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 5 pounds
- 1
- 1 cup
- 6 slices
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Cheese Soup Delight.
Step 1
To start your delicious soup, grab a large saucepan and melt some butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once it’s nice and bubbly, toss in the chopped onion and let it cook until it turns a lovely translucent color, filling your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.
Step 3
Next, sprinkle in the flour and mix it well, creating a smooth base.
Step 4
Gradually pour in 2 cups of water while stirring continuously to avoid any lumps.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to add in the diced carrots, celery, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 6
Stir everything together and let it heat through before adding in the milk for that creamy texture.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, dissolve the chicken soup base in 1 cup of warm water, then pour this flavorful mixture into your vegetable medley, stirring to combine all those tasty ingredients.
Step 8
Now, take your cubed potatoes and place them in the slow cooker, then pour the heated vegetable mixture right over them.
Step 9
Don’t forget to add a bay leaf for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 10
Cover your slow cooker and let it work its magic—cook on High for 5 hours or Low for 8 hours, depending on your schedule.
Step 11
When the cooking time is up, remove the bay leaf and get ready for the fun part! Puree about 4 cups of the soup in a blender or food processor until it’s silky smooth, then stir it back into the slow cooker to create a delightful blend of textures.
Step 12
Finally, for the grand finish, mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, stirring until the cheese melts and the soup becomes irresistibly creamy.
Step 13
Serve it up warm, and enjoy a bowl of comfort that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds!.