Crock Pot Potato Soup
A creamy, cheesy slow cooker potato soup perfect for a comforting and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced russet potatoes
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika in your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and fresh chives.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding the cream and cheese.
- You can also add other toppings like sour cream or green onions.
- This soup is a great option for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg