Reviewed: May 23, 2012

This turned out really thick, more like a stew.

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Oureatinghabits

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2012

This soup was okay, but didn't turn out at all like I expected! From the reviews and description I was expecting something creamier (don't know why I was with the small amount of milk called for but that is my own fault) and cheesier. This soup was neither. When I tasted the soup after adding the cheese it seems like the cheese was added as an afterthought, not a main flavor. If I have the time I MAY (and that's a big may) try this again. For a creamier soup maybe I'll use whole milk for all the liquid (I only had skim on hand) and use more chicken flavoring and omit the cheese entirely, making it more of a creamy vegetable soup. If I do that I think I'll replace some of the potatoes with a turnip to add some more flavor. The idea was good, but I personally think this recipe needs some work.

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mda0221a

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2012

I made this soup and it was absolutely delicious! Everyone loved it, although I used ham instead of bacon.

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aeverett

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Lake City, Florida, USA

Living In: Hartford, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2011

We didn't like this at all. I followed the recipe but mine turned out more like thick mashed potatoes and extremely bland. I added a bunch of spices to it and we still couldn't finish it. I recommend making half first to test it.

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CravingBlue

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2011

Very good. Used 5 cups chicken stock, I don't use bullion cubes...Cooked on high for 4 hours then crockpot turned automatically to warm :) I used an immersion blender on the entire contents of slow cooker before adding the milk & cheese (3 cups of grated cheese please), this made a nice silky textured soup. I then added diced, cooked red potatoes w/skin on (about 5 small). It was only 20 min extra work to cut & boil them. I added 3 chopped green onions after adding the red potato and bacon. Oh, and it definitely needs more bacon!! I used 10 pieces. The next day for leftovers, I had to add a couple tablespoons chicken stock to each serving to thin it out. Probably not the most heart-healthy recipe but I will definitely make again-my way. Serve with a green salad to feel less guilty ;)

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Raine07

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2011

I made it exactly as directed. It had great flavor, but mine turned into mash potatoes. (not glue though) It was too thick . I will not make this again.

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Beebs

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Hugo, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2011

Wonderful soup! Sauteed veggies in olive oil. Cooked the soup on the stovetop since I didn't have time to do it in the crockpot. Added 3 cans chicken broth and the chunked potatoes and cooked for 2 hours. Added 2 cans FF evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup skim milk to thin it out a bit. Added 1/4 cup chipotle cheddar and 1 cup sharp cheddar and cooked for another hour. It was absolutely wonderful. No bacon...didn't need it.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2011

There's a reason many are complaining about the "grainy" or "gooey" texture of this soup. NEVER use a blender or food processor to mash potatoes. There are starch packets inside the potato cells and the blender blades rip right through them, releasing the starch and this makes the potatoes into library paste. Mash the potatoes in this recipe by hand the old-fashioned way to your desired consistency and it will turn out fine.

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merryjo moles

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2011

I also found that the milk curdled. The flavors overall were good, but as someone said earlier, add the milk at the end so you do not get a lumpy mess.

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alyssa001

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2011

Great soup. Even though it was my first time making it, I made a few adjustments. I pureed all of it in the blender in small batches and put it back in. This made it really thick so I stirred in more milk (about a cup) and let it sit a while cooling from the crock pot. I also added extra sharp cheddar, green onions, and bacon to the top at the end. It was great! I only give it 4 stars because my husband said it was a little bland. Maybe some other spicce (besides salt) could improve it more.

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