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Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon (Slow Cooker)

Deliciously creamy and cheesy, this soup hits the feel-good spot every time.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 314kcal
Author Liz - Eat Move Make

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cups potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups bacon fully cooked, chopped
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 cup Velveeta cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 oz. plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 T corn starch
  • ½ cup cold water

Instructions

  • Put chicken broth, potatoes, celery, onion and pepper into slow cooker. Cook on low for approximately 6 or 7 hours until vegetables are tender.
    potatoes, broth, celery in crockpot
  • Add bacon to slow cooker.
    bacon, potatoes celery in slow cooker
  • On stove, combine cream, Velveeta cubes, shredded cheese and yogurt. Cook over low to medium heat until hot.
    spoonful of creamy cheese sauce
  • Pour cheese mixture into slow cooker, stirring constantly.
  • In separate bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water, mixing well. Slowly add to soup, stirring all the while. Cook 30 more minutes and serve. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg