Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup: Your Perfect Comfort Food!
A warm and creamy potato soup made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the crockpot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- This soup can be frozen; just reheat gently on the stove.