CrockPot Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

A warm, comforting loaded potato soup made in the Crock-Pot slow cooker is the perfect dinner for that sort of weather.

CrockPot Loaded Potato Soup

October is steadily moving along and it brings colder, windy weather up in the North. A warm, comforting soup made in the Crock-Pot slow cooker is the perfect dinner for that sort of weather, and a slow cooker makes it even easier to prepare.

This recipe makes an extra thick, delicious potato soup. Using an immersion blender will make your soup extra smooth, just be careful to avoid any hot splatters. Be warned that this recipe makes an extra thick soup, so if you prefer a thinner soup you may want to have some backup chicken broth or milk to thin it out. I reheated leftover soup with a splash of milk to thin it out since it had thickened even more in the fridge.

Equipment for Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

• 6 or 7-quart slow cooker
• ladle
• whisk
• potato masher or immersion blender (recommended)

Ingredients for CrockPot Loaded Potato Soup

Soup:

Russet Potatoes:

• Hearty Heroes: Russet potatoes, our hearty heroes, bring starchy goodness that turns this soup into a comforting hug for your taste buds. They’re the star of the CrockPot show!

Yellow Onion:

• Flavorful Charm: Yellow onions, with their flavorful charm, add a savory kick that turns the soup into a fragrant symphony. They’re the aromatic companions that make your kitchen sing.

Low-Sodium Chicken Broth:

• Liquid Gold: Low-sodium chicken broth, our liquid gold, is the soul-soothing base that elevates the soup’s flavor. It’s the magic potion that turns ordinary into extraordinary.

Evaporated Milk:

• Creamy Dreamer: Evaporated milk, our creamy dreamer, adds richness and a velvety texture to the soup. It’s like the cozy blanket that wraps each spoonful in comforting warmth.

Salt:

• Flavor Fairy Dust: Salt, our flavor fairy dust, enhances the taste, making every bite a burst of savory perfection. It’s the seasoning wizard that makes the soup dance on your palate.

Freshly Ground Black Pepper:

• Peppy Pal: Freshly ground black pepper, our peppy pal, adds a zingy kick. It’s the playful friend that turns each spoonful into a flavor adventure.

Butter:

• Velvety Warrior: Butter, our velvety warrior, brings a touch of indulgence and a smooth finish. It’s the unsung hero that makes this soup a luxurious treat.

All-Purpose Flour:

• Magic Thickener: All-purpose flour, our magic thickener, works behind the scenes to give the soup the perfect consistency. It’s like the culinary wizard that ensures the soup hugs your spoon just right.

Toppings:

Sour Cream:

• Creamy Cloud: Sour cream, our creamy cloud topper, adds a cool and tangy finish. It’s like a fluffy pillow that crowns each bowl with a dollop of delight.

Bacon:

• Crispy Cruncher: Bacon, our crispy cruncher, is the savory superstar that brings a salty, smoky party to the soup. It’s the irresistible topping that adds a satisfying crunch.

Green Onions:

• Fresh Kick: Green onions, with their fresh kick, are the vibrant finishers that add a pop of color and a mild oniony goodness. They’re the playful confetti that turns your soup into a festive bowl of joy.

How to Make Slow Cooker Potato Soup

1. To a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker, add potatoes, onion, chicken broth, evaporated milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH heat for 4 hours or LOW heat for 8 hours. To check for doneness, poke a piece of potato with a knife. It if easily slides through, it is cooked.
2. Ladle out 2 cups liquid from soup mixture in crock pot into a liquid measuring cup, set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour 2 cups liquid in measuring cup into butter mixture. Pour butter mixture into slow cooker and stir to blend.
3. If desired, mash potatoes with a potato masher to break down into smaller pieces or use an immersion blender to puree. (High recommended. Be careful when using an immersion blender. If it splatters on you it can be quite hot).
4. Cover and cook on HIGH heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Turn heat off (or to warm), stir in sour cream. Serve warm topped with cheddar, bacon and green onions.

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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

A warm, comforting loaded potato soup made in the Crock-Pot slow cooker is the perfect dinner for that sort of weather.

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Ingredients

• 3 to 3 1/2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch pieces (about 7 medium potatoes, 8 - 9 cups)
• 1 medium yellow onion finely diced (1 cup)
• 3 14.5 oz cans low-sodium chicken broth (this comes to just a tiny bit under 5 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 9 oz bacon cooked and diced or crumbled
• 4 green onions diced

Instructions 

• To a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker, add potatoes, onion, chicken broth, evaporated milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH heat for 4 hours or LOW heat for 8 hours. To check for doneness, poke a piece of potato with a knife. It if easily slides through, it is cooked.
• Ladle out 2 cups liquid from soup mixture in crock pot into a liquid measuring cup, set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour 2 cups liquid in measuring cup into butter mixture. Pour butter mixture into slow cooker and stir to blend.
• If desired, mash potatoes with a potato masher to break down into smaller pieces or use an immersion blender to puree. (High recommended. Be careful when using an immersion blender. If it splatters on you it can be quite hot).
• Cover and cook on HIGH heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Turn heat off (or to warm), stir in sour cream. Serve warm topped with cheddar, bacon and green onions.

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Ali

Ali posts family-friendly recipes at Jam Hands.