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Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup is a creamy slow cooker soup with tender gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar stirred right in. It simmers all day and comes to the table ready for a dollop of sour cream and every topping you love.
Servings 6
Calories 704kcal
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups gold potatoes cut into ½-inch cubes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces bacon cooked, chopped, reserve some for serving
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese add a little extra for serving
For the Toppings
- cheddar cheese shredded
- bacon reserved, cooked and chopped
- chives chopped
- sour cream
Instructions
Cook the Bacon and Onions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then chop.
- Pour off the bacon grease. Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Load the Slow Cooker
- Add the onion mixture, potatoes, broth, bacon, dried chives, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Finish and Serve
- Mash the potatoes a few times to thicken the soup, leaving plenty of chunks.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 more minutes.
- Ladle into bowls. Top with cheddar, bacon, fresh chives, and sour cream, if desired.
- Ladle into bowls. Top with cheddar, bacon, fresh chives, and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
SLOW COOKER TIMES
ON LOW: 6 to 8 hoursON HIGH: 3 to 4 hours
For a thinner soup, stir in a splash of warm broth before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2099IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 3mg