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Crockpot Potato Soup

Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup Bursting with Flavor

This Crockpot Potato Soup is a comforting dish bursting with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Additional Cooking Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Potatoes, cubed Use russet or Yukon gold
  • 32 ounces Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped Shallots can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh preferred over powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
For Creaminess and Flavor
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Corn starch can be used for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Cream for richer result or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded Use freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
For Garnishing
  • 4 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled Omit for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions, chopped For garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In your crockpot, mix together the peeled and cubed potatoes, chicken broth, cooked bacon, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir the ingredients well.
  2. Cover the crockpot and set your cooker to high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Once the potatoes are fork-tender, use a fork or an immersion blender to lightly mash them in the crockpot.
  4. Stir in the unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix until well combined and cook on low for an additional 30-60 minutes.
  5. Ladle into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped green onions and additional toppings if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. Adjust thickness by mashing the potatoes to your preference.

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