Potatoes are so good, no matter how you make them, but we hear that they’re kind of hard on your waistline. It’s such a shame! That’s why we created Skinny Potato Soup… so you can enjoy the tender, mushy spuds without all of the guilt! It’s creamy, thick, and basically tastes like a baked potato transformed into a soup. Yum-a-lum! It’s perfect for chilly days or when you are craving something comforting. Don’t let your diet keep you from eating your favorite foods! Grab a bowl of cheesy Skinny Potato Soup and be happy!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked, crumbled, and divided, plus more for garnish
- 5-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly and finely grated, plus more for garnish
- green onions, optional, chopped, for garnish
- crackers, optional, of your choice, for garnish
- sour cream, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Lightly grease a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2 –Add the potatoes, the onion, the carrots, the celery, the garlic, 2 strips of the crumbled bacon, 4 cups of the chicken broth, the parsley, the chicken bouillon, the salt, the thyme, the oregano, and the pepper to the slow cooker.
Step 3 –Cover and cook the mixture until the potatoes are completely tender, about 4-5 hours on high heat and 8-10 hours on low.
Step 4 –Transfer 1/2-2/3 cup of the soup, the cornstarch, 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk, and the cream cheese to a blender and blend until very smooth, making sure to let the steam escape. Add additional evaporated milk as needed.
Step 5 –Pour the creamy soup blend back into the slow cooker along with the remaining evaporated milk and stir to combine.
Step 6 –Cook the mixture until combined, about 20 minutes on high.
Step 7 –Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar until smooth.
Step 8 –Serve, garnished with your favorite toppings.