Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A creamy and cheesy loaded baked potato soup cooked in the slow cooker or crock pot for a super simple meal, easy to customize with toppings and garnish, to fit the preferences of each person.

Recipe adapted from: https://easyfamilyrecipes.com/crock-pot-loaded-baked-potato-soup/

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked potato soup, crock pot baked potato soup, potato soup

Servings:

Calories: 850kcal

Ingredients

2.5 lbs Russet potatoes optional: peel the potatoes
1 yellow onion 1 cup
2 cups chicken broth More for a soupier consistency
4 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend about 1 cup
1.5 cups heavy cream half and half or milk will also work

Instructions

Wash, peel, and chop the Russet potatoes into cubes. 1-2 inches works well.
Peel and rough chop the onion, if you don't want to completely blend the soup, cut the onion pieces smaller.
In a 5 quart or larger slow cooker, add the potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until onions and potatoes are tender.
When cook time is up, remove lid, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and cream. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes and blend the soup together until desired consistency is reached. You can also use an immersion blender for a super smooth loaded potato soup.
Add more milk, cream, half and half, or chicken stock for a thinner soup.
Top with your choice of garnish and toppings to make it "loaded"

Notes

Topping Ideas:

Bacon Crumbles

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt

Chopped Chives or Green Onions

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Diced Avocado – adds a creamy, fresh twist

Croutons – for some crunchy texture

A Dash of Hot Sauce – if you like a little heat

Sautéed Mushrooms – for an earthy, savory note

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