Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe
This easy crockpot potato soup recipe is a family favorite that is simple to make and tastes delicious! There is nothing quite like this rich creamy potato soup to warm the family on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced into 1" chunks
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 3 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 cup bacon bits chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 4 tbsp butter salted
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese, chives, bacon bits, sour cream Optional garnishes
Equipment
Method
- In a large crock pot add chopped Yukon gold potatoes, onion, garlic, chopped bacon, chili powder, salt, pepper, chicken stock and simmer on high heat for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are fork tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving time, add butter, flour, and half and half to a nonstick skillet to cook the roux for the soup at medium heat. Whisk until smooth for 3-4 minutes. Add the roux into the slow cooker as well as the sour cream.
- Use an immersion blender to combine everything thoroughly and the soup is smooth and creamy and at desired consistency.
- Serve hot and top with sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories433kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein16gFat22gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol41mgSodium1077mgPotassium915mgFiber5gSugar5gVitamin A480IUVitamin C31mgCalcium152mgIron2mg