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SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP

Ingredients

6 slices cooked bacon, diced

3-4 cups good-quality chicken or vegetable stock

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (if desired) and diced

1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced

4 tablespoons bacon grease (or butter)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) can 2% evaporated milk
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, extra bacon, sour cream

Directions

Add bacon, 3 cups of chicken broth, potatoes and onion to the bowl of a large slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are completely tender and cooked through.
Once the soup has cooked slowly and is about to be served, cook the butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop over medium-high heat until it has melted. Whisk in the flour until completely combined, then cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Gradually add the evaporated milk while whisking it into the flour mixture and continue whisking until the mixture is completely smooth. Let the mixture continue to cook until it reaches a simmer, stirring occasionally, then it should become really thick.
Immediately pour the milk mixture into the slow cooker with the potatoes and stir until combined. Add the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), salt and pepper, and stir until combined.

If you want the soup to be even thicker, you can use mashed potatoes or a large spoon to mash about half the potatoes (while the soup is still in the slow cooker) to thicken the soup. If you want the soup to be thinner, add an additional 1-2 cups of reheated chicken or vegetable stock. Stir to combine, then taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with desired garnishes. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (This recipe will not freeze well.)

ENJOY!

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