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Loaded Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe Easy Creamy Comfort Dinner Idea

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A creamy, hearty, and easy loaded potato soup made in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights and cold evenings. This comforting soup features tender potatoes, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon bits.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 900g / 2 lbs)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (960ml)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (200g)
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 150g / 5.3 oz)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (56g)
  • ½ cup sour cream (120ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat until crisp, about 7–8 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  2. Add butter to the pan, then sauté the chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. While bacon cooks, peel and dice the potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes.
  5. Add diced potatoes, cooked onions and garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine. The broth should just cover the potatoes; add a splash of water or broth if needed.
  6. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender and start to break down.
  7. Optional: Use a potato masher in the crockpot to mash some potatoes for a creamier texture.
  8. Turn crockpot to warm or low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and sour cream until cheese melts and soup is creamy. Add broth or milk if soup is too thick.
  9. Fold in half of the crumbled bacon. Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining bacon and sliced green onions.

Notes

Sauté onions and garlic before adding to crockpot for better flavor. Use russet potatoes for best texture. Add cheese off heat or on low to prevent graininess. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat gently with splash of cream or broth. Not recommended to freeze due to texture changes.

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