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.
Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Ingredients
Don’t let the ingredient list fool you, this really is a simple recipe to make, and it will for sure be a new family favorite! While the ingredient list looks long, it can be broken down into three types of items you’ll need: fresh ingredients, pantry staples you probably already have, and spices.
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
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese
- To garnish: green onions, reserved chopped bacon
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