Warm and Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
This Warm and Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup. Is like a cozy blanket on a chilly day. Each spoonful offers a comforting embrace of velvety potatoes, crisped bacon, and a whisper of dill. All are brought together in a creamy broth. That simmers to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s not just soup. It’s a moment of warmth shared with loved ones. A delicious pause in the rush of life. Where every bite feels like home. Whether you're curling up on a quiet evening. Or gathering around the dinner table. This soup promises simplicity. And satisfaction. In every bowl.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 10.5 oz cans condensed chicken broth
- 2 c water
- 5 large potatoes diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried dill weed
- ½ tsp ground white pepper
- ½ c all-purpose flour
- 2 c half-and-half cream
- 1 12 fl oz can evaporated milk
Instructions
- Cook Bacon and Onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon and onion. Until the bacon is crispy. And the onions are soft. Drain any excess grease.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked bacon and onions to your slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, water, diced potatoes, salt, dill, and white pepper. Mix well.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to Low. And let it cook for 6 to 7 hours. The slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Thicken the Soup: About 30 minutes before serving. Whisk the flour into the half-and-half until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup. Along with the evaporated milk. To thicken it.
- Final Cook: Continue to cook on Low. For another 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure everything combines evenly. And the soup achieves a creamy consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once thickened and heated through. Your soup is ready to serve. Enjoy it hot. Garnished with extra bacon, fresh herbs, or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
To make this Warm and Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup gluten-free. Simply swap the all-purpose flour. Used for thickening with a gluten-free alternative. A good choice is a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Which works just as well as traditional flour. For thickening soups. Additionally, ensure that the chicken broth and bacon you use. Are labeled gluten-free. As some brands may include additives. That contain gluten. By making these small adjustments. You can enjoy the same delicious, comforting soup. Without any gluten concerns.