Description
This comforting Crock Pot Potato Soup recipe features tender russet potatoes, roasted garlic, and savory bacon cooked slowly in a crock pot for a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. Finished with cheddar cheese and green onions, this hearty soup requires minimal hands-on time and is ideal when you want a warm, satisfying meal with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 head roasted garlic, minced
- 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peeled and chopped potatoes, finely chopped onion, and minced roasted garlic to the crock pot. Pour in the low sodium chicken stock and season with salt and black pepper. Cover the crock pot.
- Cook Soup: Cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours until the potatoes are fork tender and soft.
- Mash Potatoes: Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency inside the crock pot. For a smoother texture, you can use a stick blender.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream until the soup is smooth and creamy. Continue cooking the soup, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions for garnish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock and omit the bacon.
- The soup can be made smoother by blending completely with an immersion blender.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken stock slightly or mash the potatoes more thoroughly.
- Roasting the garlic before adding enhances its flavor and adds depth to the soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Potato Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Comfort Food, Potato Soup, Easy Crock Pot Recipe
