Best 4 Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipes

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Cheesy slow cooker potato soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic soup is made with simple ingredients like potatoes, cheese, and vegetables, and it can be easily prepared in a slow cooker. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, cheesy slow cooker potato soup is a surefire hit with the whole family. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious soup, as well as tips for customizing it to your own taste. So grab your slow cooker and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SLOW COOKER CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH HAM



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This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups diced cooked ham
½ cup diced onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine hash browns, ham, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low heat until celery is soft, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Mix in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 1846.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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Searching for a new family-favorite meal to take some pressure off the dinner hour? Give this slow-cooker cheesy potato soup a try. Its velvety texture enriched with cheese and crispy bacon is mostly a hands-free affair. Potatoes cook all day in the slow cooker until they've broken down into a creamy broth. Stir in the thickener of half-and-half and flour during the last half hour and the cheese and bacon, right before serving. Garnish this soup like a loaded potato with more cheese, more bacon, a sprinkle of green onions and if you're feeling extra, a dollop of sour cream! Once your family gets a taste, you'll understand why this recipe has earned more than 600 ratings from satisfied home cooks.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bag (32 oz) frozen southern-style diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, diced (1/2 cup)
4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
1 cup water
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix potatoes, onion, celery, broth and water. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and half-and-half; stir into potato mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Stir in cheese until melted; stir in half of the bacon. Sprinkle individual servings with remaining bacon and the green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1110 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY CHEESY CROCK POT POTATO SOUP (SLOW COOKER)



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Crock Pot Potato Soup (Slow Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Potato

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chicken broth
2 lbs frozen hash brown potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (Monterey Jack tastes great too)

Steps:

  • Put chicken broth, potatoes, salt and pepper in crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are soft.
  • Mash the potatoes to desired consistency.
  • Add milk and cheese and blend.
  • Cook on high until cheese melts.

CHEESY SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP



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I have been searching for a gluten-free potato soup recipe for a long time. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of options. I tweaked a few recipes that I found lying around. Serve with sour cream, chives, and shredded cheese if desired.

Provided by emberlynn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 4h37m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 slices bacon
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheese soup
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch ground paprika, or to taste
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup water
¼ cup butter
7 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup frozen vegetables, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; chop.
  • Pour celery soup and cheese soup into a slow cooker set to Low. Season with sea salt, pepper, oregano, garlic salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir in chicken broth, water, and butter.
  • Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high until slightly softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes into the slow cooker. Add bacon and frozen vegetables.
  • Cook on Low, stirring every hour, until potatoes are soft, 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1736 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender, but not mushy. About 2 hours on low or 1 hour on high is usually sufficient.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this soup, so it's important to use a cheese that you enjoy. Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Add your favorite toppings. Once the soup is cooked, you can add your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include bacon, chives, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Cheesy slow cooker potato soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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