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A close-up of a bowl of creamy potato bacon soup, topped with crispy bacon bits and chives. Part of 12-Ingredient Soup Recipes.

12-Ingredient Soup Recipes (No Fuss)

Discover a simple and comforting soup recipe perfect for busy individuals and families. This recipe uses minimal ingredients and effort to create a flavorful, nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Bacon Cooking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 (28 ounce) bag potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers
  • 30 ounces chicken broth
  • 8 ounces garlic and herb cheese spread
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • slow cooker
  • High-powered blender
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; chop roughly when cool enough to handle.
  2. Working in batches, pour potatoes into the same skillet, and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove potatoes to a slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth. Dollop cheese spread on top; scatter bacon on top. Cover slow cooker and cook on High until potatoes are very tender, 3 to 4 hours.
  3. If desired, ladle some of the soup, no more than halfway full, into a high powered blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend, about 45 seconds.
  4. Pour soup back into slow cooker. Stir to combine; serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is designed for simplicity and speed, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or when you need a comforting meal with minimal effort.

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