Our Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe has been a family favorite for so many years! Crockpot potato soup recipe has all the best ingredients. . . potatoes, chicken broth, garlic, dry ranch dressing, dried parsley, real bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and sour cream!
Why we love Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe
We love today’s crockpot potato soup; a quick prep in the morning and arrive home later to dinner ready to go!
I’m sure you agree there’s nothing better.
We hope you’ll love our Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe too!
Stay cozy with our Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe
I can hardly believe that the autumn and winter months are here but what better way to celebrate than with a slow cooker soup! I use to think that a good potato soup couldn’t be made in the slow cooker…
I was proven totally wrong with this recipe. It turns out perfect every. single. time!
Ingredients in Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe
- red potatoes
- onion
- chicken broth
- garlic
- dry ranch dressing mix
- dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- real bacon bits
- half and half
- cheddar cheese
- light sour cream
- chives or green onions
Let’s just have a little talk about our slow cookers here for a minute. . .
As most of you know I’m a graduate of the Culinary School and one of the classes that’s required is Sanitation and Safety. During this class we had an eye-opening chat about slow cookers and how they can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and pathogens.
- If not careful they can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and pathogens.
- Preheat your crock pot just like you preheat your oven so plug it in and turn it to the high setting to get it nice and hot from the start for cooking. After all there is only one little probe heating the whole slow cooker!
- Add everything into the crock pot as warmed up as it can be, to cut down on the getting-the-food-hot portion of cooking, this is where you need to be cautious and make sure it is all hot and up to cooking temperature in 2-3 hours.
- If food stays between 41 degrees and 135 degrees for 4 hours, then it has to be thrown out because the bacteria and pathogens have had much too much time to grow and a food borne illness is a likely result.
- If you add meat; be sure it is thawed and NEVER added frozen, if it’s beef or pork brown it first.
- Add liquids hot ie: like use HOT water or warm up any liquids in the microwave first then add them in already hot.
- Spray the ceramic insert with cooking spray to make clean up a snap! It’ll wipe out with no sticking!
Slow Cookers are wonderful things and if we take a couple of quick precautions to keep food safe while using them… they are even better! 🙂
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 red potatoes, cubed
- 1 large onion, diced and sautéd in butter
- 5 cups chicken broth (or 5 water with 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (3 ounce) package of real bacon bits
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions
Instructions
- Place the first 9 ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- The potatoes should be tender.
- Stir in half and half, cheese, sour cream and chives or green onion.
- Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 455Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 883mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 7gSugar: 7gProtein: 16g
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich
- White Chicken Chili
- Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken
- Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Cafe Rio Sweet Pork (copycat)
- Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
We know you’ll adore this Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipe… it’s a crowd pleaser for sure.
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FAQs
Add Flour Or Cornstarch
You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute.
Does soup taste better in slow cooker? ›
You'll be rewarded with richer, more intense flavors in your soup. There is very little evaporation in the slow cooker. If you're adapting a regular soup recipe, it's likely that you won't need to use all the liquid called for. Put all your ingredients in the slow cooker and then pour the broth over top.
Should you soak potatoes in water before making soup? ›
Soaking cut potatoes in water can help remove excess starch, preventing the soup from becoming too thick. However, if you prefer a thicker soup or if you're short on time, you can skip this step.
Which potatoes hold up best in soup? ›
Potatoes that are low-starch and high-moisture hold together better. Yukon Gold potatoes are on the medium-starch side and will hold their shape in soups. Red potatoes fall into the low-starch category, as do smaller, newer potatoes. Fingerling potatoes will do well in soups, as will long white potatoes.
Is it better to thicken soup with flour or cornstarch? ›
It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.
Why isn't my potato soup creamy? ›
Why isn't my potato soup creamy? Most creamy soups require you to add dairy of some sort into it. If you're finding your soup is too thin adding milk, add in cream instead, or whole milk.
How long can you leave soup in crockpot on low? ›
That varies by what's inside the slow cooker and also by the appliance's setting and model, the experts say. Most recipes for all-day cooking call for 6 to 8 hours on low. Quality- (and safety-) wise, another 1 to 2 hours in 'keep warm' mode won't mess things up.
Can you overcook soup in a slow cooker? ›
"When a slow cooker is too full, it may not heat the food evenly," explains Leal. As a result, some parts of the dish may overcook, while others remain undercooked. "This can also increase the risk of foodborne illness, because the food might not reach a safe temperature throughout," she says.
How can I deepen my soup flavor? ›
"If your broth is lacking in savory richness, try adding roasted onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, or miso. These ingredients add umami flavor and depth to broth," she says. The choice of ingredient depends on the recipe, though.
What happens if you don't soak potatoes? ›
A: First let's talk about why cut potatoes need to be immersed in water to begin with. The reason is to prevent the potatoes exposure to air, which causes dehydration, oxidation, and discoloration. Immersing cut potatoes will also help rinse off excess starch.
Can I leave the peel on for potato soup? Yes! You don't need to peel the potatoes for this potato soup recipe. The skin will help the potatoes keep their shape and prevent them from getting too mushy.
How do I make my soup thicker? ›
6 ways to thicken soup:
- Blend all or part of it. If you've made a broth with chunks of vegetable in it, such as minestrone soup, then pour the soup through a sieve. ...
- Add cream or yogurt. ...
- Add flour or cornflour. ...
- Use a butter and flour paste. ...
- Blend in bread. ...
- Add lentils or rice.
You can use what you have on hand: Flour, cornstarch, or powdered milk are all solid options that are probably already in your pantry. Potato flour and potato starch would work as well. Stir in the thickening agent gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, until the potatoes have reached your desired consistency.
Does cream cheese thicken potato soup? ›
Adding a little extra cream cheese is the best way to make this soup thicker. It's also possible to add sour cream or yogurt.
Does heavy cream thicken soup? ›
Heavy cream
Use heavy cream as a keto-friendly thickening option for your soups and broths. Heavy cream has more fat than regular whole milk, so you can add it to your soup recipes without worrying about it curdling.
