Crockpot Potato Soup (Cheesy!)

Crockpot Potato Soup (Cheesy!)

from onmykidsplate.com
345 min
6 servings

This cheesy crockpot potato soup recipe is the best for a cold day! Full of potatoes, bacon and ham, the whole family loves this creamy soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups potatoes (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups ham (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 2 cups corn (frozen)
  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 6 strips bacon (diced)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • extra crispy bacon
  • cheese
  • parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Dice the potatoes, ham and carrots into half inch, bite-sized pieces. Dice the raw bacon and set it to the side.

  2. 2

    To the crockpot add the ham, carrots, corn, onion potatoes, bacon, chicken broth, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cover the Crockpot. Cook everything on low 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Check if it is ready by piercing a potato with a fork to see if they are tender.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl combine cornstarch with ¼ cup of milk. Mix well until the cornstarch is dissolved into a slurry mixture.

  5. 5

    Add the cornstarch slurry mixture to the Crockpot and mix well. Add 1 1/4 cup of milk to the Crockpot and stir. Add the shredded cheddar cheese a little at a time, mixing well in between.

  6. 6

    Cover Crockpot again. Cook the soup on high for an additional 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add parsley and extra bacon for garnish if desired. Enjoy!