Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Swift Bacon
10 ingredients, 6 to 8 hours, Servings: 6
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Ingredients:- 1 package of Swift Double Smoked Thick Cut Bacon
- 2 1/2 lb. of Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 C vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch fresh chives
- 8 oz. sour cream
Directions:- Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Combine potatoes, evaporated milk, broth, butter, salt and pepper in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting until the potatoes are tender, 6-8 hours.
- While the soup cooks, cook the Swift Double Smoked Thick Cut Bacon in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until crisp, turning once, 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble the Swift Bacon. Coarsely shred cheese.
- Puree soup in slow cooker using an immersion blender.
- Divide soup in serving bowls. Top with cheese, chives, sour cream, and Swift Bacon. Enjoy!
Source: Recipe Courtesy of Pork.org
