Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe (2024)

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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.

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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

Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks

Let’s just have a little talk about our slow cookers here for a minute. . .

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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! 🙂

Yield: 10

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe is one of our families very favorite recipes and for years it's a favorite with all of you too!

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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

  1. Place the first 9 ingredients in the crock pot.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  3. The potatoes should be tender.
  4. Stir in half and half, cheese, sour cream and chives or green onion.
  5. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 455Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 883mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 7gSugar: 7gProtein: 16g

* I got this recipe from my friend Carol… she’s awesome!

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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Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the best thickening agent for potato soup? ›

Cornstarch is a very effective thickener, and a little bit can go a long way. Add cornstarch to a small amount of cold water or other liquid (wine or stock) and whisk into a thick slurry.

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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.

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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.

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Is potato soup supposed to be thick or thin? ›

Potatoes naturally thicken soup, but sometimes you might want an even thicker or chunkier consistency.

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What is the secret ingredient to thicken soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute.

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Why does my potato soup taste bland? ›

The reasons are usually two: you didn't season your soup at all, worrying it might be too salty because of the leeks; or you added to much water for the stock. If you follow our instructions, and taste before serving, you can easily add a little more salt and pepper to make your soup even tastier.

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Why aren't my potatoes getting soft in my potato soup? ›

If your potato soup is still crunchy after cooking for 6 to 7 hours on high in the crockpot, it's likely that the potatoes were not cooked long enough or the crockpot may not have reached a high enough temperature.

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What can you add to bland potato soup? ›

Cheese: I recommend a good sharp cheddar cheese here for maximum flavor. Greek yogurt or sour cream: To make the soup extra-creamy. Salt and pepper: Add in as much as you need at the end to season your soup well.

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How do you make potato soup not taste bland? ›

I would also add that roast the potatoes might be helpful. Also, you can alter the soup by pureeing some portion of the potatoes and adding it back to the pot. Fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary or thyme will give your soup zing.

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Does sour cream make potato soup thicker? ›

Another option for thickening soup is by using dairy like sour cream or yogurt. Start with a small dollop and stir before checking the consistency and adding more. We recommend using plain yogurt so you don't alter the taste of the soup. You can also use cream if you prefer.

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Will cream cheese thicken potato soup? ›

Cream cheese can be a delicious and tangy thickener for mashed potatoes so it stands to reason that it can also be used to add body to your favorite silky potato soup recipes — right? The answer is yes. It only works well if you do it carefully, though.

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Is cornstarch or flour better for thickening soup? ›

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.

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Does cream cheese thicken up potato soup? ›

Cream cheese can be a delicious and tangy thickener for mashed potatoes so it stands to reason that it can also be used to add body to your favorite silky potato soup recipes — right? The answer is yes. It only works well if you do it carefully, though.

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Is cornstarch or potato starch better for thickening? ›

Potato starch has a lower gelatinization temperature than cornstarch, meaning it can thicken liquids faster when exposed to heat. If not fully cooked, cornstarch tends to leave behind residual, well, starchiness, whereas potato starch gives sauces a glossier, silkier texture.

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