Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe - Creamy & Hearty (Print Version)
Crockpot potato soup that's creamy, loaded with tender potatoes, and incredibly easy. Just dump ingredients in the slow cooker for comfort food magic.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs russet potatoes, diced
02 -
32 oz chicken broth
03 -
1 large onion, diced
→ Creamy Elements
04 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 -
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Flavor Boosters
06 -
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
07 -
1 tsp salt
08 -
1/2 tsp black pepper
09 -
1/2 tsp garlic powder
→ Garnish & Toppings
10 -
Extra bacon for topping
11 -
Green onions, chopped
12 -
Sour cream
13 -
Extra shredded cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel and dice russet potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Add to crockpot with diced onion and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
02 -
Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set crockpot to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
03 -
When potatoes are fork-tender, use potato masher to break up about half the potatoes for texture and thickening.
04 -
Cube softened cream cheese and whisk into hot soup until completely melted and smooth. Cook additional 20-30 minutes.
05 -
Stir in three-quarters of the bacon and gradually add shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
06 -
Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve topped with reserved bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
Always soften cream cheese completely before adding to prevent lumps-I learned this after many frustrated whisking sessions.
02 -
This soup thickens significantly overnight, so add extra broth when reheating leftovers for perfect consistency.
03 -
Cooking bacon in the oven at 400°F gives perfectly crispy results without the stovetop mess and splattering.
04 -
Set up a toppings bar with extra bacon, chives, sour cream, and cheese to make weeknight dinner feel special and customizable.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
6-quart crockpot
02 -
potato masher
03 -
whisk
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 24g
Total Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 18g