Description
A simple and cozy potato soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup half and half or whole milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Bacon bits for topping (optional)
- Green onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your potatoes. Chop them into small bite-sized pieces.
- Add the potatoes to your crockpot with chopped onion, garlic, broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for about 360 to 420 minutes or on high for 180 to 240 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low if it is not already. Use a potato masher to mash until desired texture.
- Stir in cream cheese in small chunks until it melts, then add milk or half and half.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Top with optional toppings before serving.
Notes
For a thicker soup, cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or add more mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: potato soup, crockpot soup, comfort food, slow cooker recipes