Description
Crockpot potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy and rich soup features tender potatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of cheeses that create a delightful dish everyone will love. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s an easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this crockpot creation will fill your home with inviting aromas while serving as the perfect companion to good company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- Optional: ½ cup bacon bits (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by washing, peeling, and dicing them into 1-inch cubes.
- Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and minced garlic to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Transfer to the crockpot and pour in vegetable broth until potatoes are submerged.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup to your desired consistency using an immersion blender.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then add shredded cheddar until gooey.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and crispy bacon bits if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg