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Ingredients
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
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4 cups cubed red potatoes
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¼ cup minced onion
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½ teaspoon garlic salt
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½ teaspoon seasoned salt
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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8 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Directions
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Combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic salt, seasoned salt, sea salt, cayenne, basil, and parsley in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or on High, 4 to 6 hours.
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Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes in the slow cooker to preferred consistency. Add the cream cheese in spoonfuls to melt until smooth.
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Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Stir into soup or set aside as a serving garnishment. Heat until ready to serve.
Cook's Notes:
You can use 1/2 teaspoon onion powder instead of minced onion.
Garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese is a family favorite.
You can boil this in a stockpot instead of using a slow cooker.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
267 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 267 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 60% |
Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
Sodium 1617mg | 70% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 48mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 18% |
Potassium 266mg | 6% |
* 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.