Here’s a creamy, comforting Crockpot Potato Soup recipe 🥔🥣 — easy, hearty, and perfect for a cozy meal.
🥔 Crockpot Potato Soup
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings:
- Cooked bacon crumbles
- Green onions
- Extra cheddar
- Sour cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Add to Crockpot
- Place potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme into the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
2️⃣ Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Potatoes should be very tender.
3️⃣ Blend
- Use a potato masher for a chunky soup
OR - Use an immersion blender for smooth and creamy
4️⃣ Finish
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese (if using), and shredded cheddar.
- Cover and cook another 15–20 minutes until melted and creamy.
5️⃣ Serve
Top with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.
🔥 Tips for Best Texture
- For thicker soup: mash more potatoes or add 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water.
- For lighter soup: replace heavy cream with milk.
- Want it extra loaded? Add cooked diced ham or sausage.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• 🧀 A loaded baked potato soup version
• 🌽 A potato corn chowder version
• 🥓 An extra thick restaurant-style version
Which one sounds good?
