1. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet with bacon grease, sauté the diced onion until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
3. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Add diced potatoes, cooked bacon, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend, and return it to the slow cooker.
6. Add Dairy: Stir in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue to cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, allowing the soup to heat through and the cheese to melt.
7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt and pepper to your preference.
8. Serve: Ladle the creamy potato bacon soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped chives and additional shredded cheese if desired.
9. Enjoy: Serve the Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup hot, and enjoy the comforting flavors.
This slow cooker soup is rich, creamy, and filled with the delightful combination of potatoes, bacon, and cheese – making it a perfect comfort food option, especially during colder days.
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