Description
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table. This creamy soup features tender russet potatoes, savory vegetable broth, and a delightful blend of cheese and crispy bacon, all cooked slowly to perfection. With minimal prep time, you can simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The result? A rich, flavorful soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings. Top it off with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, chives, or additional cheese for a personalized touch. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Peel and cube the russet potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a slow cooker, combine diced potatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and extra cheddar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg