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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

A creamy, hearty potato soup cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days.

  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 3 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 9 oz bacon, cooked and diced
  • 4 green onions, diced

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, add the diced potatoes, diced onion, chicken broth, and evaporated milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Once the potatoes are tender, ladle out 2 cups of the liquid from the slow cooker into a measuring cup.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until it is smooth.
  5. Slowly add the reserved liquid from the slow cooker to the butter mixture, stirring until it thickens.
  6. Return the thickened mixture to the slow cooker and stir well.
  7. For a chunkier texture, mash the potatoes with a potato masher. For a smooth soup, use an immersion blender.
  8. Cook on HIGH for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. When done, turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream.
  10. Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese, diced bacon, and green onions.

Notes

Feel free to add toppings like extra cheese or crispy bacon bits. You can also serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian (if bacon is omitted)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: loaded potato soup, slow cooker soup, comforting soup, easy soup recipe