Description
Warm, creamy, and slow-simmered to perfection, this Classic Crockpot Potato Soup is the ultimate easy recipe for cold nights or lazy weekends. With russet potatoes, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, it’s one of those comfort food ideas that feels like a hug in a bowl. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, hearty lunch, or cozy slow cooker dish, this one delivers every time.
Ingredients
6 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves minced garlic
4 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes and onions, then add to the crockpot with garlic.
2. Pour in the chicken broth, add butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.
4. Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup.
5. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar.
6. Serve topped with bacon, green onions, or extra cheese.
Notes
Mash manually if you don’t have a blender.
Add broth when reheating for smoother texture.
Use thick-cut bacon for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: classic potato soup, crockpot recipes, easy dinner, comfort food