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Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup

Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup
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A creamy and hearty Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced (optional)
  • 2 celery stalks, diced (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: chopped bacon, chives, sour cream, extra shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Place diced potatoes, chopped onion, carrots (if using), celery (if using), chicken or vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using) into a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are very tender.
  3. Once potatoes are tender, remove about 1-2 cups of the potato mixture from the slow cooker and mash it, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot to mash some of the potatoes. This will help thicken the soup while leaving some chunks.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until no lumps remain to create a smooth slurry.
  5. Add the flour-milk slurry, softened cream cheese cubes, and shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker. Stir well until the cream cheese and cheddar cheese are completely melted and incorporated, and the soup has thickened.
  6. Continue to cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency. Stir occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with desired toppings.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, you can blend all the ingredients with an immersion blender after step 3.
  • If you don’t have cream cheese, you can substitute with half-and-half or heavy cream for richness, though the texture might be slightly different.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas in the last hour of cooking.

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