Slow Cooker Cheddar and Bacon Potato Soup | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Burgers’ Smokehouse diced bacon (or 6 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon, diced)
• 1 ¼ cups diced onions (about 1 medium onion)
• 1 cup diced carrots (2-3 carrots)
• 1 cup diced celery (2-3 ribs celery)
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups ½-inch diced Yukon gold potatoes (about 1.5-2 pounds; no need to peel)
• 3 cups chicken stock (or broth)
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (it’s best if you grate your own)
• Chopped green onions or chives, for serving