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Hearty & Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup

Enjoy a bowl of ultimate comfort with this creamy, cheesy, and bacon-loaded Crockpot Potato Soup. Simple to prepare and packed with rich flavor, it’s the perfect cozy dinner for chilly nights — creamy, hearty, and irresistibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 10 slices bacon cooked and diced
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
Roux & Cream Mixture
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 oz evaporated milk or half & half
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings
  • chopped chives
  • extra shredded cheddar cheese
  • crispy bacon bits

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Potato Masher
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  2. Add potatoes, onion, garlic, bacon, parsley, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir to combine.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes.
  6. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk and simmer until thickened.
  7. Add the milk mixture to the slow cooker and stir well.
  8. Mash about three-quarters of the potatoes to achieve a creamy texture while leaving some chunks.
  9. Stir in shredded cheddar and sour cream until fully melted and combined.
  10. Adjust seasoning to taste and cook for an additional 30 minutes on LOW.
  11. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as bacon, cheese, or chives.

Notes

For an even creamier soup, replace sour cream with cream cheese. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days — do not freeze. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk or broth to maintain consistency.