Crockpot Potato Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Crockpot Potato Soup, the ultimate comfort food that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This creamy, flavor-packed recipe combines tender Russet potatoes, savory chicken broth, and aromatic seasonings like garlic and thyme, for a soup that’s rich and satisfying. A buttery roux and heavy cream lend a velvety texture, while melted cheddar cheese adds a delightful touch of indulgence. Topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions, this slow-cooked potato soup is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Prep it in just 20 minutes, let your crockpot do the work, and enjoy a warm, crowd-pleasing meal that serves up serious flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 slices Cooked bacon
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic if using fresh garlic.
In a crockpot, combine the diced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes in the crockpot. This will help thicken the soup while leaving some potato chunks for texture.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually add the heavy cream to the roux, whisking constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Pour the cream mixture into the crockpot and stir to combine. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and slice the green onions thinly.
Serve the potato soup hot, garnished with bacon crumbles, green onions, and additional shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.6 g | 508% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 6480 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.0 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 86.1 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1110 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 7098 mg | 151% | |
*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.
