Slow Cooker Potato Bacon Soup

Enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this Potato Bacon Soup made in a slow cooker. A hearty and satisfying meal that's great for any occasion is made with mashed potatoes, bacon, and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions:

Cook diced bacon in a pan until it gets crispy

Take it off and let it dry on paper towels

Put chopped onion and minced garlic in the same pan and cook them until they get soft

Put the bacon, onion, and garlic that have been cooked into a slow cooker

Put chicken broth and diced potatoes in the slow cooker

Use a stir to mix

Set the timer for 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high

Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft

Blend the soup with an immersion blender until it is smooth and creamy

Add heavy cream and cheddar cheese shreds and mix until the cheese melts

Add pepper and salt to taste

Serve hot with chopped chives on top