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Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

This cozy slow cooker potato soup turns silky and rich with a quick roux, cream cheese, and cheddar. Simple prep, big comfort.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 4.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.25 tsp fine sea salt add more to taste
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus extra for serving
  • 4 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled for topping
  • 0.5 cup green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Peel and dice potatoes. Chop onion and celery. Mince garlic. Cube the softened cream cheese.
  • Add potatoes, onion, celery, garlic, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to the slow cooker. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, until the potatoes are very tender.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Ladle about 1 cup hot liquid from the cooker into the roux. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture back into the slow cooker and stir to thicken.
  • Lightly mash some potatoes in the pot. Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar until melted.
  • Cook 10 minutes more on Low to warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Ladle into bowls. Top with bacon, green onions, and extra cheddar if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap half-and-half for the heavy cream or skip the cheddar. Prefer it smoother? Blend briefly with an immersion blender before adding dairy. Leftovers keep up to 4 days refrigerated; reheat gently without boiling. Dairy-rich soups do not freeze well.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.