Crockpot Potato Soup
Directions
- 1Start with your crockpot.
- 2Add a whole bag of hash brown potatoes.
- 3Add celery and onions.
- 4Add shredded carrots.
- 5Add 4 cups of chicken broth.
- 6Add 2 cloves of fresh garlic (or jarred minced garlic).
- 7Add 2 cups of water.
- 8Add a pinch of black pepper.
- 9Add a pinch of salt.
- 10Add 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes.
- 11Add 1 teaspoon of thyme.
- 12Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- 13Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces using scissors.
- 14Cook bacon until crispy.
- 15Remove some of the extra grease from the bacon, leaving a little bit in the pan.
- 16Add a spoonful of flour to the bacon grease and stir until smooth and darkened in color.
- 17Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the bacon flour mixture.
- 18Add the bacon and cream mixture to the soup.
- 19Stir and serve with cheddar cheese and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 bag hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup onion
- 1 bag shredded carrots
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups water
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 package bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup green onions
Equipment
crockpotcutting boardknifegarlic pressmeasuring cupfrying panscissorsspatulapaper towels