Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
This creamy and comforting Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup blends tender russet potatoes, savory onion, and rich cheeses into a hearty meal. Slow-cooked to perfection, this soup offers the classic flavors of loaded baked potatoes with a smooth or slightly chunky texture, customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6-8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or up to 8 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs Russet potatoes (optional: peeled)
- 1 small onion (about 1/2 lb), roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the russet potatoes into 2-inch chunks and roughly chop the onion to ensure even cooking and easy blending later.
- Combine and Cook: Add the potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and black pepper into the crock pot. Cook on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Cheeses and Cream: After cooking, open the lid and stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and heavy cream.
- Blend Soup: Use a potato masher for a slightly chunky texture or an immersion blender for a smooth, creamy finish, depending on your preference.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your choice of toppings such as bacon bits, green onions, or extra shredded cheese. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- To make the soup vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional; leaving peels adds texture and nutrients.
- Use a slotted spoon to serve if you prefer less broth volume.
- The soup can be made a day ahead and reheated gently stovetop.
- Toppings like crispy bacon, sour cream, or chives complement the flavors well.
Keywords: baked potato soup, crock pot soup, slow cooker soup, loaded baked potato, creamy potato soup, comfort food
