Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup
Warm, comforting, and loaded with rich, cheesy flavor, Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup is the ultimate slow cooker recipe for cozy nights in. This hearty soup combines tender russet potatoes, savory onion, and aromatic garlic, all slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy chicken broth base. The addition of heavy cream, cream cheese, and melted cheddar creates an irresistibly velvety texture, while a touch of paprika adds a subtle smoky depth. With just 20 minutes of prep, your crock pot does all the work, transforming simple ingredients into a soul-soothing bowl of cheesy goodness. Top it off with crispy bacon bits and fresh green onions for the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this easy slow cooker potato soup is a must-try comfort food recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.25 cup Green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Bacon bits (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small, even pieces. Set them aside.
Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large crock pot, add the diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Stir in salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher to slightly mash some of the potatoes directly in the crock pot. This will help thicken the soup while leaving some chunks for texture.
Turn the crock pot to high heat. Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese, mixing until the cream cheese has melted and blended into the soup.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly to ensure it melts smoothly into the soup. Add the butter and stir until combined.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or paprika.
Cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is thick and creamy.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and bacon bits if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 331.0 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 193.8 g | 969% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 9938 mg | 432% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.1 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 137.6 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2157 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 7514 mg | 160% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
