Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup - Thick & Creamy (Print Version)
Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe that's thick, creamy, and loaded with bacon, cheese, and all your favorite toppings. Easy comfort food!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian-friendly
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 -
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
03 -
1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Creamy Components
05 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 -
1 cup heavy cream
07 -
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Flavor Boosters
08 -
8 slices thick-cut bacon
09 -
Salt and black pepper to taste
10 -
2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
→ Garnish & Toppings
11 -
Extra shredded cheese
12 -
Chopped green onions
13 -
Sour cream
14 -
Additional bacon crumbles
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel and cube potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice onion and mince garlic. Add potatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth to crockpot.
02 -
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Crumble bacon and set aside most for later use.
03 -
After potatoes cook 3-4 hours on high and are fork-tender, whisk softened cream cheese with 1 cup hot broth from crockpot. Add mixture back to pot.
04 -
Use potato masher to break up about half the potatoes, leaving chunky pieces for texture. Mash until thick and rustic-looking.
05 -
Turn crockpot to low. Stir in heavy cream, most of cheddar cheese, and most crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 -
Cook on low 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Serve with remaining bacon, cheese, green onions, and sour cream as toppings.
# Notes:
01 -
Soften cream cheese completely before adding to prevent lumps - I learned this the hard way!
02 -
This soup thickens significantly when stored, so add extra broth when reheating leftovers.
03 -
Turkey bacon works as a substitute, but thick-cut pork bacon gives the best flavor.
04 -
Serve with crusty sourdough bread for dipping - it's practically mandatory in our house.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
6-quart crockpot
02 -
large skillet
03 -
potato masher
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 32g
Protein: 16g