Description
Crockpot Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy delight combines tender russet potatoes with savory garlic and rich cream cheese, simmered effortlessly in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time, you can create a hearty meal that warms both body and soul. Enjoy it on its own or paired with crusty bread, making it a family favorite that’s sure to bring everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ¼ cup cooked bacon bits for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a crockpot, combine chopped potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, and vegetable broth. Stir gently to mix.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and scatter over the mixture.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours until everything is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth; blend half for a chunkier texture if desired.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with crispy bacon bits or fresh chives if using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg