Description
This Crock Pot Potato Soup is a hearty, creamy, and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for cold evenings or quick weeknight dinners. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of heavy cream, it delivers the ultimate comfort with minimal effort. Just throw the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Ideal for meal prep, lazy weekends, and busy families looking for easy dinner ideas, quick comfort food, or cozy cold-weather meals. This is one of those foolproof food ideas that checks all the boxes: easy recipe, minimal prep, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup sautéed mushrooms
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Prep any optional veggies if using.
2. Add potatoes, onion, garlic, and any additional vegetables to the crock pot. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a creamy consistency, or leave it chunky if preferred.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Let it melt completely and adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot with parsley garnish and your favorite toppings like bacon, croutons, or extra cheese.
Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for better melting.
Don’t add the cream or cheese until the end of cooking to prevent curdling.
You can freeze this soup, but the texture may change slightly due to the dairy—stir well when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crock pot, potato soup, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten-free