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Easy Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup in the Crockpot

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This creamy loaded baked potato soup is made entirely in the crockpot with minimal effort. It’s thick, velvety, and loaded with all the classic baked potato toppings, making it the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For serving: crispy bacon bits, sliced green onions, extra shredded cheddar, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse the diced potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. Place the diced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the rinsed potatoes on top. Pour in the chicken broth, add the butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Once potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to gently mash them right in the crockpot, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, use an immersion blender for a smooth soup.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and soup is smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Let the soup cook on LOW for another 15-20 minutes to heat through. Do not let it boil after adding dairy. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon, green onions, extra cheddar, and sour cream.

Notes

Rinsing the potatoes removes excess starch and prevents a gummy texture. Use freshly shredded cheese for best results. Do not let the soup boil after adding dairy to avoid curdling. If soup is too thick, stir in a splash of warm broth or milk.

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Keywords: crockpot potato soup, loaded baked potato soup, slow cooker soup, creamy potato soup, easy potato soup

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