Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

from tastyoven.com
315 min
8 servings

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup is filled with baked potato favorites: sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Top with extra cheddar, bacon, and green onions for the ultimate delicious and comforting soup. A fantastic addition to the winter weeknight slow cooker rotation!

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs gold potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley (or 3 tbsp fresh parsley)
  • 3 ½ cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 ⅓ cups sour cream
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch (plus cold water)
  • 10 cooked bacon slices (broken into pieces)
  • green onions (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Put diced potatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic salt, parsley, and chicken broth in the slow cooker and set to high for 4 hours. If using bacon, add it now, reserving a bit for serving.

  2. 2

    When done, mash potatoes until you reach your desired consistency. Or use an immersion blender to puree the soup til it's smooth. Stir in sour cream and yogurt, mixing until well blended into the soup. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and the soup's broth is smooth.

  3. 3

    For a thicker soup mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cool water and add to the slow cooker. Let simmer for 30 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve topped with cheddar, green onions or chives, and bacon bits.

  5. 5

    Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the inner pot and set to saute on high for 3 minutes. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently. Turn off saute.