4-Ingredient Potato Soup
4-Ingredient Potato Soup is a rich, velvety slow-cooker soup layered with smoky bacon, golden seared potatoes O’Brien, and savory chicken broth, rounded out by a garlic-and-herb cheese spread. It’s cozy and satisfying with gentle peppery warmth—perfect for chilly evenings or a comforting lunch, and simple enough for busy weeknights.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 hrs 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, then roughly chop when cool enough to handle.
- 2
Working in batches, add the potatoes to the same skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a slow cooker. Stir in the chicken broth. Spoon the cheese spread on top, then scatter the bacon over it. Cover the slow cooker and cook on High until the potatoes are very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- 3
If desired, ladle some of the soup, filling the blender no more than halfway, into a high-powered blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times, then blend, about 45 seconds.
- 4
Pour the soup back into the slow cooker. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
- Calories 382.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.03 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.94 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.24 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 80.78 mg High
- Sodium 1022.24 mg High
- Fiber 1.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.22 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 56.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.66 mg Low Source
- Potassium 426.37 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.9 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
4 Ingredient Potato Soup is an American side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Herb Cheese Spread. Each serving provides about 382.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is 4-Ingredient Potato Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is 4-Ingredient Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Herb Cheese Spread, Potatoes O'Brien. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make 4-Ingredient Potato Soup?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 4-Ingredient Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
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