This slow cooker loaded baked potato soup is the ultimate comfort food. It's creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd. The best part? It's easy to make and can be left to cook in the slow cooker all day.
Prep Time
Prep time for this recipe is minimal. It should only take about 15 minutes to chop the vegetables and gather the ingredients.
Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is 6-8 hours on low heat in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced - 1 onion, chopped - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 4 cups chicken broth - 1 cup milk - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup sour cream - 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled - Salt and pepper to taste - Chopped green onions for garnish
1. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. 2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. 3. After the cook time, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. 4. Add the milk, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream to the slow cooker. 5. Stir the ingredients until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
- If you don't have an immersion blender, be careful when transferring the soup to a blender. Make sure to let the soup cool slightly and blend in batches to avoid any accidents. - You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this recipe vegetarian. - For a healthier version, you can use low-fat milk and sour cream instead of the full-fat versions.
Nutrition Info
This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately: - 406 calories - 27g fat - 23g carbohydrates - 6g fiber - 16g protein
Recipe Tips
- This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply let it cool, transfer it to a freezer-safe container, and freeze. - If you don't have time to cook bacon, you can use pre-cooked bacon bits instead. - This soup can be served with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
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