Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe - Rich & Comforting (Print Version)
Crockpot potato soup recipe that's thick, creamy, and loaded with tender potatoes. Easy slow cooker comfort food ready in 6 hours with simple ingredients.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian-friendly (without bacon)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
02 -
4 cups chicken broth
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
04 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Flavor Boosters
05 -
1 cup heavy cream
06 -
1 tsp dried thyme
07 -
1 bay leaf
08 -
1 tsp salt
09 -
1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Finishing Touches
10 -
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
11 -
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
12 -
2 green onions, sliced
→ Optional Extras
13 -
Sour cream for serving
14 -
Fresh chives for garnish
15 -
Extra cheese for topping
# Instructions:
01 -
Cube potatoes into 1-inch pieces and add to crockpot with diced onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, and thyme.
02 -
Pour chicken broth over potatoes until just covered. Season with salt and pepper, then stir gently.
03 -
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
04 -
Test potatoes with a fork—they should be tender but not completely falling apart.
05 -
Remove bay leaf and mash about half the potatoes in the pot, then slowly stir in heavy cream.
06 -
Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in half the cheese, then serve topped with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
Cook bacon in the morning and leave on paper towels until dinner time for easy prep.
02 -
Soup thickens considerably when refrigerated-add broth or milk when reheating to thin it out.
03 -
Yukon Gold potatoes are essential here-they break down perfectly without getting mushy like russets.
04 -
Always add cream at the very end to prevent curdling during the long cooking process.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
6-quart crockpot
02 -
potato masher
03 -
cutting board
04 -
knife
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 18g
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 12g