Slow Cooker Potato Soup with a Zip
Cozy up with a bowl of "Slow Cooker Potato Soup with a Zip," a creamy, comforting classic that gets a kick of bold flavor from cayenne and paprika. This easy slow cooker recipe combines tender Russet potatoes, savory onions, garlic, and velvety cream cheese for a rich, luscious base that’s perfect for chilly days. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Whether you're serving it as a hearty meal or pairing it with warm bread and a salad, this zesty potato soup is a crowd-pleaser that delivers satisfying warmth with a spicy twist. Ready in just a few hours in your slow cooker, it’s the ultimate hands-off comfort food that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized, peeled and diced Russet potatoes
- 1 large, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 8 ounces, softened Cream cheese
- 1 cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 slices, cooked and crumbled Bacon
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced for garnish Green onions
- 0.5 cup (optional for serving) Sour cream
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large slow cooker, add the diced potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and can be easily mashed with a fork.
Once the potatoes are soft, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup directly in the slow cooker. Blend until you reach your desired consistency – leave small chunks of potatoes for texture if preferred.
Add the softened cream cheese to the soup and stir until fully melted and integrated. This will create a creamy base for the soup.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely, giving the soup an extra layer of richness.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or a pinch of cayenne if you'd like to enhance the 'zip'.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, zesty flavors with your favorite bread or a side salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.3 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.2 g | 431% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 8493 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.5 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 96.5 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1111 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 7191 mg | 153% | |
*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.
