Description

This creamy crockpot potato soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender russet potatoes, rich cheddar cheese, and a smooth cream base, it simmers slowly in a crockpot, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions, this easy-to-make soup offers a satisfying bowl of warmth and richness.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Cream Mixture

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour (optional for thickening)
1 cup heavy cream

Add-Ins and Toppings

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

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Instructions

Combine ingredients in crockpot: Place the diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cook soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the potatoes are very tender and cooked through.
Mash potatoes for texture: Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the crockpot, creating a thicker texture while still leaving some chunks for a hearty consistency.
Prepare cream mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. If using, whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and continue cooking until the mixture slightly thickens.
Add cream mixture to crockpot: Pour the thickened cream mixture into the crockpot and stir well to incorporate into the soup base.
Add cheese and sour cream: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and smooth throughout the soup.
Final heating: Let the soup cook for another 15 to 20 minutes in the crockpot until it becomes creamy and fully heated through.
Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.

Notes

For a smoother soup, blend part of it with an immersion blender before adding the cream mixture.
Substitute vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version and omit the bacon.
Add additional toppings such as extra cheese, chives, or a spoonful of sour cream for personalization.