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Ingredients
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3 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 white onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (8 ounce) package crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
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¾ cup half-and-half
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¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
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½ cup sour cream, plus more for garnish
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3 tablespoons minced fresh chives (Optional)
Directions
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Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
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Cook on High until soup flavors meld and potatoes are extremely soft, 4 to 5 hours.
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Stir bacon, half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream into the soup. Turn heat to the Low setting; cook until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes more.
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Mash soup in the slow cooker with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
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Garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives.
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Tips
You can yellow onions instead of white, margarine instead of butter, and light sour cream instead of regular.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
544 | Calories |
32g | Fat |
40g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 544 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 32g | 42% |
Saturated Fat 15g | 77% |
Cholesterol 89mg | 30% |
Sodium 1990mg | 87% |
Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 24g | 48% |
Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
Calcium 186mg | 14% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 1336mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.