10/05/2026
Loaded Crockpot Potato Soup
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Thick, creamy potato soup finished with cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and green onions—the edible equivalent of pulling on a soft blanket.
Ingredients
* 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 4 cups chicken broth
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme
* ¾ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
* 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
* 1 cup evaporated milk
* 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
* ½ cup sour cream
* 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
* 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
1. Place the potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
2. Cover and cook until the potatoes are very tender:
* LOW: 6–7 hours
* HIGH: 3–4 hours
3. Mash approximately one-third of the potatoes directly in the crockpot to thicken the soup.
4. Place the softened cream cheese in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk and approximately ½ cup of hot broth from the crockpot until smooth.
5. Stir the cream-cheese mixture, 1 cup cheddar, sour cream, and half the bacon into the soup.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for another 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy and hot. Do not allow it to boil.
7. Top each serving with the remaining cheddar, bacon, and green onions.
Essential prep note: Softening and tempering the cream cheese prevents little white lumps from floating around like they missed the meeting. 😂
Serve with: Crusty bread or a simple side salad.
Storage: Refrigerate for three to four days. Reheat gently and add milk or broth as needed. Dairy-based potato soup can separate and become grainy after freezing, so refrigeration is preferable.