This past week, ​​we did a pot-luck lunch at Paraclete Press to celebrate the ​s​eason and get our company decorated for Christmas. Several of us brought crock pots of goodness to the table – each excited to try someone else’s creation. I think this one received the most ooh’s and aaah’s, as it was completely emptied by the end of lunch and given back to me, clean as a whistle as if begging for more. This is such a great recipe – so easy to make the night before, let the crock pot do the magic during the night and finish it off in the morning. ​This is a perfect recipe to pull out over the holidays when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family. Blessed Advent!​

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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

SERVINGS 8 servings CHANGE SERVING SIZE servings

COOK TIME 8hrs

PREP TIME 25mins

READY IN 8 hrs25 mins

Ingredients

• 10 slices cooked bacon diced (more for garnish if desired)
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 6 garlic clove(s) minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 stick butter (4 Tbsp)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour can substitute gluten free flour
• 1 1/2 cup 1/2 and 1/2 or heavy cream
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1/2 - 3/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Add diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic,​ ​10 slices of chopped cooked bacon, parsley and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 6-8 hours on low or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender.
2. Once the soup has cooked, make the béchamel sauce. Add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt, whisk in the flour until completely combined and gradually add in the half and half or heavy cream (or milk, whatever you prefer). Whisk until smooth. Over low heat, let the mixture cook until it starts to simmer, stirring occasionally.
3. Immediately add the​ béchamel ​to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
4. Using a potato masher, mash about 3/4 of the potatoes​ until you reach the desired consistency for your soup.​​​
5. Stir in ​2 cups ​shredded cheddar cheese and ​1/2 cup ​sour cream. Stir well, until fully combined and creamy. Taste for seasoning, ad​just​ salt and pepper to taste. ​If you want to thin the soup a bit, you can add more milk, cream or chicken broth. ​Continue cooking the soup on low for 30 minutes or on high for 15 minutes.​ Serve warm with the toppings of your choice. ​

O​ptional ​T​oppings:​ chopped scallions or chives, shredded cheddar cheese​, sour cream and ​bacon

SLOW COOKER LOADED POTATO SOUP