Description
Hearty potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, promising warmth and satisfaction for family gatherings. Slow-cooker magic blends simple ingredients into a luxurious meal that will satisfy hungry souls at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously peel and dice potatoes into uniform medium-sized chunks to ensure consistent cooking. Finely chop onions and mince garlic, preparing ingredients in advance for seamless preparation.
- Transfer diced potatoes, onions, garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into crockpot. Gently mix ingredients, securing lid and selecting cooking method: 7-8 hours on low temperature or 4-5 hours on high temperature for efficient preparation.
- Once potatoes become exceptionally tender and nearly disintegrating, utilize immersion blender to partially puree soup. Aim to create a luxurious texture by blending approximately half the mixture, maintaining some chunky potato pieces for rustic character.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated. Carefully taste and modulate seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper levels to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Artfully ladle soup into serving bowls. Embellish with generous sprinklings of shredded cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and delicately sliced green onions to elevate presentation and introduce complementary textures and flavors.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most luxurious texture that breaks down beautifully during slow cooking.
- Chop vegetables the night before and store in airtight containers to streamline morning cooking and reduce kitchen stress.
- When using a standard blender, always blend hot soup in small batches and leave the lid slightly open to prevent explosive steam pressure.
- Swap cream cheese with coconut cream or cashew cream for a plant-based version that maintains the soup’s rich, velvety consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on low) or 4 hours (on high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg