Irresistible Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe Perfect for Cozy Nights
Warm, creamy, and comforting potato soup made in a crockpot, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chives, additional crispy bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Dice the carrots and celery, and mince the onion and garlic.
- Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and chicken broth into the crockpot. Stir everything together to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender and easily mashable.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. For a chunkier texture, blend about half the soup and leave the rest as is.
- Stir in the milk, heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is melted and fully incorporated.
- Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Crumble into small pieces.
- Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon, chives, and extra shredded cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use fresh potatoes for the best flavor.’, ‘Don’t skip the cream cheese for a rich texture.’, ‘Cook bacon low and slow for perfect crispiness.’, ‘Blend carefully to avoid splattering.’, ‘Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
Keywords: potato soup, crockpot soup, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy soup, family meal