Description

This Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Crockpot Recipe is a comforting, hearty soup perfect for chilly days. Made with tender russet potatoes, rich cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a splash of heavy cream, this slow-cooked soup offers all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a warm, creamy bowl with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Soup Base

4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Additions

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Toppings

6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the russet potatoes into bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and blend smoothly into the soup.
Combine Ingredients: In your crockpot, add the diced potatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, butter, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly for consistent flavor.
Set Cooking Time: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The soup is ready when the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Add Creaminess: Once the potatoes are soft, stir in the heavy cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the soup becomes creamy and rich.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon bits, chopped green onions, and additional shredded cheese if you like for that extra loaded potato flavor.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes in the crockpot before adding cream and cheese.
Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian variation (omit bacon if doing so).
Adjust salt and pepper to taste after adding cream, as cheese and broth already add saltiness.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
To make it gluten-free, ensure all ingredients including broth and bacon are certified gluten-free.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 290 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: baked potato soup, crockpot soup, creamy potato soup, loaded potato soup, comfort food, slow cooker recipes