CHEESY POTATO SOUP CROCKPOT RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Cheesy Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by Chalze3711

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
5 cups diced peeled russet potatoes (about 5 medium)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 bag (8 ounce) shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy. Remove from skillet, reserving fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel, then refrigerate. In same skillet, cook onion in bacon fat over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix onion, potatoes, celery, broth, salt and pepper Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours In small bowl, beat flour and half-and-half with wire whisk until well blended; stir into soup. Increase heat setting to high Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer or until thickened Stir in cheese until well melted Crumble bacon; sprinkle over soup One cup fat-free half-and-half or milk can be substituted for the half-and-half Add 1/2 cup sliced carrot with the vegetables