Description
Crockpot Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying. This rich, creamy soup combines tender potatoes, aromatic herbs, and melted cheese into a bowl of pure bliss. Easy to prepare, just chop your ingredients, toss them in the slow cooker, and let it work its magic. Garnished with crispy bacon bits and fresh green onions, each spoonful is a delightful experience that brings everyone together. Get ready for compliments as this dish becomes a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by washing, peeling, and dicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Optionally sauté the onion and garlic in a pan until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, sautéed aromatics (if used), chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper into the crockpot; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve warm topped with crispy bacon bits and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg