"You must try this delicious, creamy, flavorful soup! It is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. It takes a long time to cook, so it's perfect to get started early in the morning and leave cooking all day long. When you return home from your busy day you'll have dinner pretty much ready to go!"
10 minutes
6 hours
12
1 (15.5 oz) package of Hurst's® Slow Cooker Bacon and Beans
7 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
Salt and pepper
2 cups heavy cream (or half and half ), warmed
3 cups grated cheddar, divided
6 thick slices of smoked and seasoned bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled, divided