Description
Hearty slow cooker loaded baked potato soup blends creamy comfort with classic potato flavors. Cheese, bacon, and green onions elevate this simple midwestern classic you’ll crave all winter long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 6 cups russet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Combine diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme in the slow cooker. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover and slow cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours until potatoes become fork-tender and completely soft.
- Whisk flour and milk together in a separate bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour flour-milk mixture into the slow cooker, stirring gently to incorporate. Add heavy cream and mix thoroughly.
- Continue cooking on high temperature for 20-30 minutes, allowing the soup to gradually thicken and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- For a velvety texture, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, maintaining some potato chunks for rustic appeal.
- Transfer soup to serving bowls, creating an inviting canvas for toppings.
- Garnish with crispy crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, and fresh parsley to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Customize potato texture by mashing some potatoes directly in the slow cooker for a thicker, creamier consistency without using an immersion blender.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, ensuring the soup remains flavorful and satisfying.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat milk and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and sour cream while maintaining a rich, creamy profile.
- Prep ingredients the night before to streamline morning cooking, cutting potatoes and storing in a sealed container with a splash of water to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg