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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

June 12, 2019 by Sandy 4 Comments

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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is a deliciously decadent soup. This is a thick, rich satisfying slow cooker potato soup recipe. When you make a batch of this crock pot loaded potato soup, it will disappear fast!

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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

This is a version of loaded baked potato soup. When I make this potato soup recipe, I never have leftovers. Maybe just enough for Paul to take some to work, but that’s it!

This is a favorite recipe of my family. I’ve been making it for years, but recently modified it a bit, so it gets a brand new recipe post!

Loaded Potato Soup in a black slow cooker

Which potatoes are best for this potato soup recipe?

Russet potatoes are my favorite for this soup because they are starchier. But you can use what you have.

Can I use regular bacon instead of thick cut?

Sure! It will not hold up as well, but will still be tasty in the soup. Use the same weight (1/2 lb), and cut the pieces a little larger than bite sized.

Do I need the flour to thicken it?

A flour/milk slurry is my favorite way to thicken this soup, but you can use corn starch, or potato starch. Even if you don’t thicken it, this soup may be thick enough for you.

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Does Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup reheat well?

Yes it does. Heat it up gradually for best results. You may want to stir in a little bit of milk to loosen it up.

Does this potato soup freeze well?

I’m going to say no. I haven’t tried to freeze this recipe, but have tried freezing potato soups in the past. To me, they become kind of grainy. They also separate a little.

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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
 

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is a deliciously decadent soup. This is a thick, rich satisfying soup. When you make a batch of this crock pot loaded potato soup, it will disappear fast!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot loaded potato soup recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 512 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 lbs Potatoes (about 6 or 7 med) peeled and cut in 2" cubes
  • 1 sm Onion, diced fine
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Butter, cubed
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 3/4 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Milk, divided
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 2 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 lb Thick Cut Bacon, cooked, chopped
  • 1 cup Ham, diced
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 4 Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
  1. In a 6 qt or larger slow cooker, add the onion in an even layer.

  2. Add the cubed potatoes on top of the onion. Sprinkle on salt and pepper, and the butter.

  3. Pour the chicken broth over and put the lid on. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours, or High for 3-4 hours.

  4. Turn slow cooker to High (if not already). Whisk together the flour and 1 cup of the milk. Stir into the soup and put the lid back on. Cook another 20 minutes.

  5. Turn off the slow cooker. Add the cream cheese. Then use a potato masher to mash up the potatoes. Leave a few chunks if you want to.

  6. Add the remaining milk, cheddar cheese, bacon and ham. Stir.

  7. In a small bowl, add the sour cream and a ladleful of the soup, Stir together (temper) and then stir into the soup. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

  8. Add the green onions and serve hot with some crusty bread.


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  1. Kimberly Steidinger

    December 28, 2020 at 7:31 am

    This was a huge hit in my house!!! Making it again today because everyone keeps talking about how much they loved it!!

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    • Sandy

      December 30, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      That’s wonderful! I’m sure you were pleased to feed your family a meal they loved, that you made!

      Reply
  2. Vanessa

    June 18, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    Wow! I made this for our family Sunday get together and not a drop was left! Everybody loved it!

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    • Sandy

      June 18, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      That’s great!

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