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Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base & Potatoes
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 can Chicken broth low-sodium, 32 oz
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika adds depth without needing actual bacon in the pot
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Cheesy & Crunchy Toppings
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided between stirring in and topping
  • 6 strips Thick-cut bacon 1/2 for the soup, 1/2 for topping
  • 1/4 cup Chives finely chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Butter for mashing some potatoes for thickness

Method
 

Prepare the Bacon & Potatoes
    Thicken & Cheesy
      Serve

        Notes

        I always save a few strips of bacon to crumble over the top right before serving so they stay crispy—adding them early makes them mushy. Also, don't skip the potato peels if you can help it; they add a lovely earthy flavor and save you time, just make sure your potatoes are scrubbed really well.