PrintCrock Pot Potato Soup
A creamy and cheesy slow cooker potato soup recipe. This easy, hands-off comfort food is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes, onion, celery, and carrots in your slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Stir the milk mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Stir until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding the milk mixture.
- This soup is a great base for meal planning, offering a hearty and satisfying option.
- Consider this a delicious alternative to some meal delivery services for a home-cooked meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg