Description
Crockpot Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty dish combines tender russet potatoes, sautéed onions, and aromatic garlic, all slow-cooked to perfection. With its rich texture and delightful toppings of bacon, cheese, and green onions, each bowl is a warm hug that brings back fond memories and smiles. Easy to prepare and customizable, this soup is a must-have for any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup bacon bits (for topping)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to your crockpot. Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth until fully submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with optional toppings of bacon bits, shredded cheese, green onions, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg