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Slow Cooker Potato Soup served with bacon and chives toppings
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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

If decadence is what you’re after, this soup hits the spot! Slow Cooker Potato Soup checks all the boxes for rich, hearty, and creamy soup that fills you up. Customize your bowl with all your favorite potato toppings - a win for everyone!
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 289kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 3 1/2 cups broth
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Peel and cut potatoes into cubes and add to slow cooker along with broth
  • Mix flour with 1/4 cup water until mixture is smooth and add it to broth
  • Add seasonings and salt, and stir to combine
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 2-4 hours until potatoes are tender
  • Stir in cream and add additional salt or seasonings to taste
  • Top bowls of soup with crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheese, or as desired

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave or a saucepan on the stove.
  • Switch the slow cooker to warm when the potatoes are tender.
  • It’s helpful to use a slow cooker with this automatic setting!
  • Use gluten-free flour if needed, and be sure to use vegetable broth (and leave out the turkey) to make a vegetarian soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg