Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup: Easy Comfort With Turkey Bacon
This Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup is a comforting dish topped with crispy turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the potatoes, leeks, onion, garlic, thyme, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon Soup