Easy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe
Delight in this creamy Crockpot Potato Soup, easy to make and perfect for cozy meals!
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 4-6 medium Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and diced
- Onion: 1 medium diced
- Garlic: 3-4 cloves minced
- Vegetable or Chicken Broth: 4 cups
- Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk for dairy-free: 1 cup
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
- Dried Herbs: optional such as thyme or rosemary
- Butter or Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for sautéing onion and garlic, optional
- Toppings optional: Shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Peel and dice potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté (Optional): In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in butter or oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine in Crockpot: Add potatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, and herbs to the crockpot.
- Add Broth: Pour in vegetable or chicken broth to cover the potatoes.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Blend (Optional): Use an immersion blender for a creamy texture.
- Stir in Cream: Add heavy cream or coconut milk, and heat for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, bacon, or green onions as desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 6g