Creamy Potato Soup with Beer and Bacon

January 18, 2018

1 12-oz can of Pale Beer
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes ( peeled and chopped )
1 medium-size onion ( chopped about 1 1/2 cups )
4 garlic cloves ( minced )
8 thyme sprigs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ( I used a rind I had saved but without one I would add the cheese )
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 thick-cut bacon slices
1 lb ( about 6 cups baby spinach leaves )
8 cups chicken stock ( free range )

Combine the Swanson® Organic Free-Range Chicken Stock, beer, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until vegetables are very soft,...
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Nutritions

Calories
2760

Sodium
6327mg
263% DV

Fat
103g
159% DV

Protein
120g
240% DV

Carbs
337g
114% DV

Fiber
79g
318% DV