Slow Cooker Potato Bacon and Broccoli Soup

For a warm, hearty meal that’s easy to make—this Slow Cooker Potato Bacon and Broccoli Soup is a delicious comfort food you can customize with your own garnishes.

I love making delicious home cooked dinners for my family, but I don’t like slaving away in the kitchen. That’s why my Slow Cooker Potato Bacon and Broccoli Soup fits the bill. It’s oh so yummy and “souper” easy.

The two things that make this recipe simple are the slow cooker and frozen potatoes. I love being able to throw dinner in the crockpot and go on with my day. Fix it and forget it!

Using frozen southern hashbrowns really cuts down on the prep and cooking time, however, you can opt for raw potatoes if you have them on hand. You’ll just need to cook the soup 1-2 hours longer depending on your crock pot. Be sure to chop the potatoes small so they’ll cook faster and break down into a creamy/chunky soup texture.

Another key ingredient is bacon. It gives this comfort food concoction just the right amount of savory, plus I can say to my husband, “yes honey, there’s meat in this.”

Homemade potato soup holds a certain nostalgia for me as my mom used to make it for lunch when I was a little girl. I love being able to make it for my family too, but I’m thankful I don’t have to spend time stirring over a hot stove.

One other thing I love about this recipe is that you can customize the toppings. It’s fun to set out a tray with possible options including more crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, green onion slices, chives, croutons, oyster crackers, crushed red pepper – or whatever your family likes.

This recipe serves 8 people a hearty portion and I like to make grilled cheese sandwiches to round it out. It also tastes great reheated for lunch the next day – the kids love to take it to school!

Ingredients Needed

• 6 slices cooked bacon cut into pieces
• 1 onion chopped fine
• 2 15 oz cans chicken broth or 3 cups
• 2 cups water
• 1 20 oz bag southern hashbrowns or cubed potatoes
• 1 16 oz bag broccoli florets
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dill
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
• chives (optional)
• cheddar cheese or colby jack cheese (optional)

How to Make

1. Place first 10 ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. In small bowl, whisk together flour, half and half and evaporated milk. Stir into the soup.
4. Cover and cook another 30 minutes before serving.
5. Serve garnished with cheese and chives.

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Yield: 8 servings

Slow Cooker Potato Bacon and Broccoli Soup

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Warm, hearty, and effortless—this Slow Cooker Potato Bacon and Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food that practically makes itself.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 slices cooked bacon cut into pieces
• 1 onion chopped fine
• 2 15 oz cans chicken broth or 3 cups
• 2 cups water
• 1 20 oz bag southern hashbrowns
• 1 16 oz bag broccoli florets
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dill
• 1/2 tsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
• chives optional
• cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

1. Place first 10 ingredients in slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. In small bowl, whisk together flour, half and half and evaporated milk. Stir into the soup.

4. Cover and cook another 30 minutes before serving.

5. Serve garnished with cheese and chives.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 1175mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 14g

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