Slow Cooker Potato Soup
A comforting and hearty slow cooker potato soup made with tender potatoes, onions, garlic, and creamy broth. Perfect for an easy, warming meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
6 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Place the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
Add salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the slow cooker and stir gently.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the potatoes are very tender.
Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash or blend the soup to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
Stir in the whole milk and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.