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Hearty Homestyle Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

It doesn’t get any cozier in your kitchen than with a bowl of Hearty Homestyle Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup! Get your bacon, chives, cheese, and sour cream ready to top off this deliciously simple and decadent soup!
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 470kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Cooked crumbled bacon, chives, sour cream, and shredded cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, combine diced potatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, chicken broth, salt, and pepper
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until potatoes are tender
  • Once cooked, use a potato masher or immersion blender to lightly blend some of the potatoes to desired soup consistency
  • Stir in room temperature cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and heavy cream until well combined and the cheese is melted
  • Cover and cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
  • Garnish individual bowls with toppings

Notes

  • Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally, and add a splash of milk or broth if the soup becomes too thick.
  • To thicken the soup, blend or mash a bit more of the potatoes, or leave the soup uncovered to simmer for a short time near the end of cooking.
  • For a thinner soup, stir in extra broth or a small amount of milk.
  • Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before adding it to the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1187IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg