Crock Pot Creamy Loaded Potato Soup – Rich, Cozy & Crowd-Pleasing

This slow-cooker favorite is thick, creamy, and loaded with all the best baked-potato toppings. Set it and forget it comfort food at its finest.

📋 ingredients:

• 2½ lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• Optional garnish: green onions, extra cheese, sour cream

🥣 directions:

slow cook the base

Add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika to the crock pot. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.

blend or mash

Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy-chunky texture, or mash potatoes with a potato masher.

make it creamy

Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on low for 20–30 minutes, stirring once, until fully melted and smooth.

load it up

Stir in bacon crumbles. Taste and adjust seasoning.

serve

Ladle into bowls and top with green onions, extra cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

💡 tips:

• Add diced ham for an extra hearty version

• For thicker soup, mash more potatoes

• Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day

⏲ prep time: 15 mins | cook time: 6–7 hrs

serves: 6–8