Baked Potato Soup Crock Pot
This baked potato soup made in a crock pot is easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors. With just a few ingredients and your slow cooker, you can have a creamy, delicious meal waiting for you at the end of the day.
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup milk or cream
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
Garnish
- chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place the potatoes, onions, garlic, and broth into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk or cream. Add bacon if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the soup with extras like celery, carrots, herbs, or corn for added texture and flavor.