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No soup offers quite the level of comfort you get from a creamy potato soup, and what better way to enjoy a fulfilling meal than with the convenience of a crock pot? This easy crockpot potato soup recipe is incredibly simple to make, yet it tastes heavenly.
We love old-fashioned potato soup for those busy weeknights or any hearty vegetable soup when craving comfort food.
This cheesy potato soup contains soft chunks of potatoes and a creamy, rich broth. The best part is you can finish this soup with your favorite toppings, making it perfect. This recipe is almost the soup version of twice-stuffed loaded potatoes!
Why You’ll Love This Soup Recipe
- Lighter soup. This soup uses no heavy cream but is still rich, similar to split pea soup.
- Easy recipe. Making this soup in the slow cooker can’t be simpler, and use little to no dishes for an easy cleanup.
- Meal prep. Potato soup is an excellent soup for meal prep as it reheats incredibly.
- Kid-friendly. Children love this soup as it is cheesy and simple.
- Customizable. Make this soup perfect for you by using your favorite toppings.
Ingredients for Crockpot Potato Soup
The ingredients for this soup are simple, and you may already have most of these at home!
- Potatoes – large peeled potatoes.
- Chicken broth – the perfect base that also adds flavor.
- Bacon – cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Milk – adds creaminess to the soup.
- Cheese – sharp cheddar cheese adds a great flavor and color to the soup.
- Sour cream – the slight acidity balances the soup perfectly while also making the soup extra creamy.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Expert Tip for Cheese!
Shred a block of cheese for the best melting. Pre-shredded cheese comes with a film that keeps it from incorporating as well as freshly grated cheese!
Substitutions and Variations:
All add-ins, substitutions, and variations to the recipe you want to make.
- Add protein: Make this soup extra filling by adding leftover ham, or shredded chicken, or Italian sausage like in the classic zuppa toscana.
- Chicken broth: You can substitute chicken broth for beef broth, or even a homemade bone broth.
- Vegetables: Add corn, bell pepper, carrots, or peas to make this soup for veggie-full.
- Milk: This recipe calls for whole milk, but you can use half and half to make it richer or 2% to make it even lighter.
How to Make Potato Soup in the Crockpot
1 – Add potatoes, broth, bacon, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to a crockpot. Stir together and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
2 – Once the potatoes are fork-tender, lightly mash them to your desired consistency. Use an immersion blender if you prefer a puree consistency.
3 – Add butter, flour, milk, shredded cheese, and sour cream to the slow cooker and combine. Cook for up to an hour on low until the soup is creamy and thick.
4 – Finish your bowl with desired toppings. Serve and enjoy, friends.
Want this soup in less than 30 minutes?
Try our instant pot potato soup for a 30-minute meal your family can enjoy when busy.
Expert Level Soup Consistency:
Get a perfect consistency – When mashing the potatoes, you get to determine how thick your soup will be. Mashing them thoroughly will result in a thicker soup.
Toppings:
Make this perfect potato soup even better by garnishing it with your favorite toppings; here are some popular finishes:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Chives
- Thyme
- Oyster crackers
- Green onions
- Bacon bits
Serving Suggestions
- Soup and salad: Creamy potato soup would pair perfectly with a light chopped salad.
- Bread: Make this soup a complete meal by pairing it with homebaked breadsticks!
- Soup and sandwich: A classic club sandwich is the perfect pairing to this soup.
Recipe FAQs
You can use russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
You can omit the sour cream; however, it adds a delicious light acidity to such a rich soup. I’d recommend adding a light squeeze of lemon in its place.
You should allow your soup to reduce longer on low to get a thicker consistency and creamy texture.
The potatoes are cooked in the crockpot along with the rest of the ingredients to absorb the delicious broth.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store soup leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat. Warm on the stove over low heat until hot.
- Freeze. Pour soup into a freezer-safe container to freeze and store for up to 3 months. Reheat: Allow soup to thaw in the fridge before reheating on the stovetop.
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Crockpot Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large potatoes peeled and cubed into 1-inch cubes (4 potatoes)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz bacon bite-sized pieces cooked
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- green onions to serve
Instructions
- To a crockpot, add potatoes, chicken broth, cooked bacon, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. You will know it is done when potatoes are piercable with a fork. Lightly mash the potatoes.
- Add butter, flour, milk, shredded cheese, and sour cream to the pot. Mix and combine, and let it cook for 30 minutes to an hour on low. The consistency should be thick and creamy.
- Finish the soup with green onions and your favorite toppings.
- Serve and enjoy friends!
Notes
- Freshly grate the cheese for better melting.
- Toppings take this soup to the next level! Garnish your bowl with bacon bits, chives, sour cream, extra cheese, or hot sauce.
- Store the soup in the fridge for up to 3 days.