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Easy Crockpot Potato Soup: Creamy Set It and Forget It Dinner

A close-up of a white mug filled with creamy easy crockpot potato soup, topped generously with shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits.
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You need a hearty, comforting meal without the fuss. This easy crockpot potato soup recipe uses simple ingredients and the slow cooker to deliver rich, creamy flavor with minimal prep time. It is the perfect weeknight crock pot meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Place the diced potatoes and chopped onion into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes and onions.
  3. Add the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are completely tender.
  5. Remove the lid. Add the cubed cream cheese and milk. Stir until the cream cheese has melted completely and the soup is smooth.
  6. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the slow cooker with a spoon.
  7. Switch the slow cooker setting to WARM. Let the soup sit for 15 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon before serving.

Notes

  • For an ultra-easy version, substitute 30 ounces of frozen hash browns for the fresh potatoes. Cook time will be slightly shorter.
  • If the soup is too thick after adding the cream cheese, add a splash more milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
  • You can use chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in water instead of canned soup for a lower sodium option, but you must adjust seasonings.

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