Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
peeled and diced
- 1 medium sweet onion
chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
minced
- 2 stalks celery
diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
unsalted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme
optional
- 4 cups chicken broth
or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
shredded
- salt and pepper
- Sour Cream
- Chives
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooked bacon
- Chopped green onions
Directions
- 1
Add diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, thyme, parsley, butter, mustard powder, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Stir, then cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 3
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, whisk cornstarch and cream together. Add sour cream. Stir into soup. Cook for 15-30 minutes or until thickened. Puree or mash part of the soup if you want a creamier texture. If needed add more cream or milk.
- 4
Stir in cheese until well melted. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve topped with sour cream, more cheese, and cooked, crumbled bacon.
Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, comforting soup without the constant stirring? This Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup is the ultimate answer, delivering rich, creamy flavors with the ease of your slow cooker. It’s designed to be one of the best family soups you can make, perfect for a cozy night in.
The magic of this recipe lies in its slow cooker method. Yukon gold potatoes gently cook down alongside savory onion, garlic, and celery, allowing their flavors to meld beautifully over hours. This low-and-slow approach ensures tender potatoes and a deeply infused broth that forms the foundation of an ultra-creamy, rich, and flavorful soup.
Imagine a hearty bowl of velvety smooth soup, brimming with perfectly tender potatoes and a luxurious, cheesy goodness. Each spoonful is a comforting hug, balanced with subtle notes of mustard powder and thyme. The cream and sour cream stirred in at the end create an irresistible texture that coats the palate, making it a true crowd-pleaser. You'll find it surprisingly easy to achieve such a decadent result with minimal hands-on effort.
Customization is simple with this versatile dish. For a vegetarian option, easily swap chicken broth for vegetable broth. You can also experiment with different cheeses like a sharp white cheddar or a blend of your favorites. If fresh parsley isn't on hand, a pinch of dried parsley works, and a dash of smoked paprika can add an extra layer of flavor.
This Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup is a comforting main course on its own, ideal for chilly evenings, casual gatherings, or a family dinner. Serve it generously topped with a dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, extra shredded cheddar cheese, or crispy cooked bacon for an added flourish.