Slow Cooker Potato Soup

a silver spoon in a bowl of quick and easy potato soup topped with bacon, cheese, and chives

5 from 1 vote

A quick & easy dinner this slow cooker potato soup is perfect comfort food for busy days. Set it & forget it in the morning, and have dinner hot & ready when you get home. Topped with shredded cheddar, crisp crumbled bacon, and chives this classic recipe delivers big flavor with only a fraction of work.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

8 cups peeled & diced potatoes I used russet
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
3 14 oz cans chicken broth
1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces cream cheese softened & cubed
1 10.75 oz can cream of potato soup
1/2 lb sliced bacon cooked & crumbled
salt & pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

To the bowl of your crockpot add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the cream cheese & bacon Stir them together- it's ok if they don't evenly combine.
Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the potatoes are nice & tender.
Add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
Add salt & pepper, to taste.
Ladle into bowls, and serve topped with the bacon & any other desired toppings.

Notes

This recipe only uses salt & pepper to season the soup- feel free to doctor it up to fit your family's preferences.
Too thin? Add some instant potatoes to thicken to your desired consistency.
Prefer a creamier potato soup? Stir in a bit of heavy whipping cream just before serving.

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