Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded baked potato soup has a smooth, creamy base, soft potatoes, topped with cheese, bacon, green onion, and whatever else you like. It is hands down the best potato soup I have ever had. It is creamy and delicious, with all the goodness of a baked potato, made right in your slow cooker!
Servings: 8 People
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes about 3-4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream half and half will also work
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
- bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- green onions
Instructions
- Add 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 small onion diced, and 3 cups chicken broth to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 until potatoes are tender.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan about 30 minutes before it is done. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook until bubbly.
- Slowly add 1 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup sour cream. The mixture should be thick.
- Add the butter and cream mixture to the crock pot and stir. Continue to cook for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve with bacon, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, and green onions on top. Add salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!
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Notes
Second Update on September 13, 2024
Updated on September 29, 2022
Original Post on January 22, 2015
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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