Description
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. This creamy soup combines tender russet potatoes, savory broth, and rich toppings like cheese and chives, resulting in a dish that warms you from the inside out. With minimal prep time, simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. In under four hours, you can enjoy a hearty bowl of this easy baked potato soup that is not only delicious but also highly customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Bacon bits, chives
Instructions
- Wash and peel the russet potatoes, then cut them into small cubes.
- Sauté the chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Place the cubed potatoes in the slow cooker with sautéed onions, garlic, and chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth; stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar cheese and optional bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg