Crockpot Potato Soup
A comforting and easy Crockpot Potato Soup recipe that’s perfect for a chilly day. This recipe serves 4-6 people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes - 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
- Cooked bacon bits, chopped fresh chives, or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes and chopped onion in the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Add salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are very tender.
- Once cooked, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash/blend some of the potatoes in the slow cooker, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream or milk. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chives/green onions.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, you can blend all of the potatoes.
- Milk can be used instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 (will vary based on cream/milk and garnishes)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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