soup - Slow-Cooker Celery Soup with Bacon

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 1 bunch celery (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 pound small white potatoes
• 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/3 cup heavy cream, milk, water, or additional stock
• 4 to 6 slices thick-cut bacon

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Chop the celery, onion, and potatoes into small, equally sized pieces (about 1/2 inch), and mince garlic. Combine the chopped vegetables, stock, salt, and pepper in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.

Purée in batches in a blender or use a stick blender directly in the slow cooker.

Before serving, stir in cream, water, or stock to thin the soup. Fry the bacon on the stovetop until crispy. Serve bowls of soup with bacon crumbled over top.