Description
Crockpot Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This creamy, savory dish features buttery russet potatoes, aromatic garlic, and onions, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. Topped with crispy bacon bits and melted cheddar cheese, each spoonful offers a heartwarming blend of flavors that evoke cherished memories. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary preferences, this soup is ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a crockpot, combine diced potatoes with sautéed onions and garlic, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Serve hot garnished with crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg