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Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup for The Crock Pot

A really easy potato soup that's absolutely delicious. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and you're good to go! Don't leave off the toppings!!! 

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes peeled, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (or pressed)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup cream or 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chives

Topping

  • 1 cup sour cream optional
  • 8 slices bacon fried and crumbled
  • cheese for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Combine the baking potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, butter, salt and pepper in a large crock pot.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours (potatoes should be tender).
  3. Mash the mixture until the potatoes are coarsely chopped and the soup is slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in the cream, cheddar cheese and chives.
  5. Top with sour cream (if using); sprinkle with bacon and more cheese.