Description
Creamy, comforting, and so easy to make, this Classic Crockpot Potato Soup is the cozy dish your weeknight dinners have been waiting for. Slow-cooked to perfection with hearty potatoes, savory broth, and a blend of cheeses, it’s a satisfying bowl for the whole family.
Ingredients
6 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk or half-and-half
½ cup fried onions, for topping
¼ cup green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Peel and dice russet potatoes into small cubes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
2. In a slow cooker, add potatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.
4. Use a potato masher to mash some potatoes in the slow cooker for thickness. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender.
5. Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk or half-and-half. Cover and cook an additional 15–20 minutes until everything is melted and creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with crispy fried onions and chopped green onions.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
If you want extra protein, add diced ham or cooked bacon at the end.
Always soften cream cheese before adding to avoid curdling or clumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crockpot potato soup, easy slow cooker dinner, creamy potato soup