Description
A creamy and savory Crockpot Potato Soup that embodies comfort food at its finest, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, additional cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes and chopped onion into the Crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- To thicken the soup, mash some of the potatoes right in the Crockpot to achieve your desired consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with optional toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. You can also experiment with different cheese types for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American