Description
Crockpot Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy weekends. With a creamy texture and rich flavor, this soup is a breeze to prepare—just toss in the ingredients and let your crockpot work its magic. Each bowl offers warmth and nostalgia, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings or casual movie nights with friends. Top it off with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced Russet potatoes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits (optional)
- Fresh chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Peel and dice the potatoes; chop the onion finely and mince the garlic.
- In the crockpot, combine potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Mash the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg