Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Bacon Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3.5 cups chicken broth; 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced (3-4 cups); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup diced celery; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 1 package (12 ounces) bacon, cooked and chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour (gluten free 1:1); 2 cups half and half; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese; To garnish: green onions, reserved chopped bacon

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:4h

This slow cooker creamy potato bacon soup is going to be a new family-friendly favorite. It's easy to make so it's perfect for a weeknight dinner, and reheats really well so it's great for meal prep. This crock pot ground beef soup is also gluten-free and loaded with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onion, celery and tomatoes. It's full of flavor and one of our go-to recipes for fall and winter.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:44:36 GMT