Description
A simple, creamy potato soup made in a crockpot that practically makes itself. Perfect for busy nights and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: bacon bits, chives, sour cream
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and broth. Ensure potatoes are mostly covered by liquid.
- Cook on low for 360-480 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash some potatoes in the crockpot to thicken the soup. Leave some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted and velvety.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Serve hot topped with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and omit bacon. To thicken, mash more potatoes; to thin, add extra broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crockpot, potato soup, comfort food, easy recipe, creamy soup