Crockpot Potato Soup
Master crockpot potato soup with our foolproof recipe. Hearty, creamy goodness loaded with tender potatoes. Perfect cozy meal with minimal effort required!
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 3 tablespoons bacon fat
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt pepper, thyme to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy; reserve 3 tablespoons fat
- Add potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, and seasonings to slow cooker
- Cook on LOW 6-8 hours until potatoes are tender
- Mash half the potatoes for texture
- Make roux with bacon fat and flour; add evaporated milk
- Stir roux and chopped bacon into soup; cook on HIGH 20-30 minutes
- Add cheese and sour cream; adjust seasoning
- Serve topped with bacon, cheese, and green onions
Notes
Use only Yukon Gold potatoes for best results. Don't freeze this soup—the dairy will separate. Keep extra broth on hand for consistency adjustments. Tastes even better the next day!