Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup with a Kick

September 5, 2012 · 2 comments

With colder weather on the horizon, I am turning once again to my old buddy, the slow cooker. Here’s a filling and delicious recipe that my family loves.

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup with a Kick
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Serves: 6-8
 

Ingredients
  • 7 cups baking potatoes, diced into ½” cubes (7-9 potatoes)
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Instructions
  1. Combine potatoes, chicken broth, garlic, onion, jalapeno and pepper in a 6 quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
  3. Roughly mash potatoes until soup is thickened.
  4. Add shredded cheese and half & half and stir well.
  5. Serve immediately topped with bacon and chives.

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Hope you enjoy! Stop over HERE for a reader recipe for Honey Whole Wheat Crockpot Bread.

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1 Dawnll September 5, 2012 at 3:49 pm

Oh yummy! Thanks for sharing

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2 Renea September 5, 2012 at 8:52 pm

I soooo Look forward to surfing your website ! Very easy to navigate and always full of NEAT ideas. Thanks you read my families “MINDS” they wanted potato soup in the worst way …. (& we are followers of Pioneer Woman) …. but you WON THEM OVER. Sounds so yummy :) Thnks

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