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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Thick, cheesy slow cooker potato soup with bacon on top, about $1.51 a serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb russet potatoes peeled and diced ($2.40)
  • 1 onion diced ($0.40)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced ($0.10)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth ($1.60)
  • 1 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • ½ tsp black pepper ($0.02)
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed ($0.95)
  • 1 cup milk ($0.25)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar ($1.40)
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled ($1.50)
  • 2 green onions sliced ($0.40)

Method
 

  1. Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, salt and pepper to the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are very soft.
  3. Mash about half of the potatoes right in the pot with a potato masher.
  4. Stir in the cream cheese and milk until smooth, then stir in half the cheddar.
  5. Serve topped with the remaining cheddar, bacon and green onions.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.