Description
This Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Bacon Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender diced potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy broth infused with herbs and spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty soup is ideal for warming up any day and serves eight generous bowls.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 6 slices bacon (streaky, cut into 1.25 cm pieces)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cans (300 ml each) chicken broth (condensed)
- 480 ml water
- 5 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
Thickening and Cream Mixture
- 65 grams all-purpose flour
- 480 ml half-and-half cream
- 1 can (354 ml) evaporated milk
Instructions
- Cook the bacon and onion: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon pieces and finely chopped onions together until the bacon is crispy and the onions turn translucent, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. This step builds the flavorful base for the soup.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Transfer the cooked bacon and onions to the slow cooker. Add the condensed chicken broth, water, peeled and diced potatoes, fine sea salt, dried dill weed, and ground white pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, occasionally giving the soup a gentle stir to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. This long cooking time allows the potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prepare the thickening mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and half-and-half cream until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. This will thicken the soup in the next step.
- Add cream mixture and evaporated milk: Pour the smooth flour and cream mixture into the slow cooker along with the can of evaporated milk. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined for a creamy texture.
- Final thickening: Cover the slow cooker again and continue cooking on low heat for an additional 30 minutes. This allows the soup to thicken perfectly and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. For a complete meal experience, pair this hearty soup with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- To enhance texture, consider reserving a few potato pieces and mashing them before adding back to the soup to create a creamier body.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper according to taste before serving.
- For a smoky flavor boost, use smoked bacon.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- To make it vegetarian, omit bacon and use vegetable broth instead.
