Description
A creamy, dreamy potato soup recipe made easy in your slow cooker, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Toppings: bacon crumbles, green onions, sour cream, chives, jalapenos, roasted vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes, then add them to the slow cooker.
- Add in the diced onion, smashed garlic, salt, and broth just to cover.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mash the potatoes or blend them for a creamy texture, then stir in half-and-half or milk and butter.
- Let it cook for an additional 15 minutes, season to taste, and serve.
Notes
This soup gets thicker as it sits. Adjust the consistency with broth or milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg