So, Louisiana finally decided to have a winter! YAAAAAAY!!! Chile, I had to hurry up and make my soup for you before Summer returns next week. Seriously, we were wearing flip flops for Christmas. I can’t express how excited I am to make this Loaded Potato Soup for my Cookies!
I’m challenging myself to give you guys slow cooker recipes this whole month! Yes, babies!! I’ve gotten your emails and messages for more “Crock pot recipes”. You know, I gotcha!
You can definitely use this recipe and make the soup on the stove for a shorter cooking time. Just make the roux, add in the liquids and potatoes, simmer for 25-30 mins, throw on some toppings, and ya done! This recipe is just plain simple. And the taste….lawwwwwd! Just make it and see for yourself.
Love,


- 4 cups (peeled and diced) potatoes
- 5 slices of bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cups milk
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 T bacon grease
- 2 T butter
- 1 tsp each onion and garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- bacon crumbles
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- green onions or chives
- Add potatoes, onions, broth, and spices to the slow cooker
- Stir well
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hrs or on high for 4 hrs
- Fry bacon, remove, and put aside for garnish.
- Drain grease reserving about 1 T in pan
- Add butter and melt
- Whisk in flour
- Pour in milk and whisk to prevent clumping
- Heat until mixture begins to thicken
- Pour mixture into slow cooker and stir well
- Cover and cook on high for 20-30 mins
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
- Add in 1 cup of cheese
- Stir and serves with toppings of choice
- Enjoy!
Stove Top Version






Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes diced in 1/2 inch chunks
- 6-8 slices of bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 TBS minced garlic
- 4 T butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions to garnish
Instructions
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In a stockpot, add in the bacon pieces and fry
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Once the bacon is crisp, remove and drain it on paper towels; set aside
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Add the onions and sauté them in the bacon grease until translucent
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Add in garlic; sauté for 30 secs
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Toss in the butter and allow it to melt
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Whisk in the flour until it’s no longer visible; about 1 min
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Pour in the chicken broth, half & half, and milk
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Bring to a simmer
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Stir in the onion and garlic powders and Italian seasoning
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Carefully add in the diced potatoes
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Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 mins or until the potatoes are fork tender. Stir often.
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Taste and add salt and pepper to as needed
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Stir in the cheese, sour cream, and 3/4 of the bacon
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When the cheese melts, turn off the heat.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Top each serving with the remaining bacon, sour cream, cheese, and chives
Theresa Alexander
January 7, 2017 at 8:51 pmThanks,we loved it??