Description
Hearty Crockpot Potato Soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending creamy potatoes with savory bacon and cheese. Slow-cooked goodness promises warmth and satisfaction that invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Protein:
- 5 large russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
Fats and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Aromatics and Thickeners:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) Xanthan Gum
Instructions
- Combine all base ingredients in the crockpot, including diced potatoes, chopped onions, chicken broth, butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix the components, ensuring even distribution of butter throughout the mixture.
- Cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours. Verify potato tenderness by checking with a fork; potatoes should easily break apart when pressed.
- Prepare the cream mixture approximately 30 minutes before cooking completion. Whisk heavy cream, sour cream, and xanthan gum until smoothly integrated, anticipating a slightly thick consistency.
- Incorporate the cream mixture into the crockpot, stirring gently to blend thoroughly. Continue cooking on high temperature for an additional 20-30 minutes until the soup reaches desired thickness.
- Transfer the soup into serving bowls, allowing the creamy texture to settle. Customize with preferred garnishes like chopped chives, crispy bacon bits, or shredded cheese to enhance flavor profile.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms tough potato edges into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, ensuring every bite is perfectly soft and creamy.
- Xanthan gum acts as a magical thickening agent, helping achieve restaurant-quality soup consistency without extra effort or complicated techniques.
- For gluten-free adaptation, confirm all broth and cream ingredients are certified gluten-free and replace regular flour-based garnishes with gluten-free alternatives like crispy bacon bits or green onions.
- Customize protein content by swapping chicken broth with vegetable broth and adding cooked bacon, shredded chicken, or ham for extra heartiness without disrupting the soup’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg