Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup

Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup

from sweetandsavorymeals.com
240 min
8 servings

Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup is ultra-creamy, rich and flavorful. It is one of the best family soups you can make in the slow cooker!

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. 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. 2

    Stir, then cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low or on high for 3-4 hours.

  3. 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. 4

    Stir in cheese until well melted. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve topped with sour cream, more cheese, and cooked, crumbled bacon.