Description
This Crockpot Potato Soup is creamy and comforting, perfect for busy families. It combines cheesy potatoes and bacon with simple steps for a delicious homemade meal. Enjoy a cozy dish with minimal effort and tasty results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Place the potatoes, chicken broth, cooked bacon, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into your crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours or on low heat for 5 to 6 hours, testing doneness by piercing potatoes with a fork and mashing lightly.
- Mix in the butter, flour, milk, shredded cheese, and sour cream with the potatoes and continue cooking on low heat for another 30 to 60 minutes until the soup is thick and creamy.
- Garnish with green onions and any additional favorite toppings before serving.
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
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 436kcal
- Fat: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 14g