Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

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🥓🥔 Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Thick, creamy, and incredibly comforting! This Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, rich heavy cream, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy dump-and-go comfort food dinner the whole family will love! 🤤🧀🥓

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 4–5 hours on LOW or 2½–3 hours on HIGH
🍽️ Servings: 6
🍲 Slow Cooker: 6-quart

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese
  • Crumbled crispy bacon
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sour cream

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized, bite-sized chunks. Place them in the bottom of your slow cooker.

2. Add the Chicken Broth

Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes, making sure the potatoes are mostly covered.

3. Slow Cook

Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.

4. Mash for a Creamy Texture

For a thick and creamy soup, gently mash some of the cooked potatoes directly inside the slow cooker using a potato masher. Leave plenty of chunks for texture.

5. Add the Heavy Cream

Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently until combined.

6. Add the Cheddar Cheese

Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Keep the slow cooker on LOW or WARM while the cheese melts. Avoid boiling the soup.

7. Add the Bacon

Stir most of the cooked, crumbled bacon into the soup, reserving some for garnish.

8. Season and Serve

Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with extra cheddar, crispy bacon, green onions, and a spoonful of sour cream if desired.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Russet potatoes make a thicker, creamier soup.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes give the soup a naturally buttery texture.
  • Shred cheddar from a block for smoother melting.
  • Add the cream and cheese near the end to prevent curdling.
  • Mash more potatoes if you prefer a thicker consistency.
  • Add extra broth if the soup becomes too thick.

🍽️ What to Serve With It

  • Warm crusty sourdough bread
  • Buttery dinner rolls
  • Garlic bread
  • Fresh garden salad
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy slow cooker preparation.
  • Rich, creamy, cheesy goodness.
  • Loaded with crispy bacon and tender potatoes.
  • Perfect for chilly evenings.
  • A family-friendly comfort food favorite!

Enjoy every warm, cheesy spoonful! 🥓🥔🧀

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