Best 10 Slow Cooker Hearty Potato Soup Recipes

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When the weather turns chilly and the days get shorter, a hearty and comforting meal is the perfect way to warm the body and soul. Slow cooker hearty potato soup is a classic comfort food that can easily be made in a slow cooker, allowing you to have a delicious and satisfying meal with minimal effort. This soup is packed with tender potatoes, flavorful vegetables, and a creamy broth, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker, you can create a delicious and wholesome soup that will please the whole family.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY SLOW-COOKER POTATO SOUP



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This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in the morning for a quick and easy supper. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, covered, until heated through, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with cheese and, if desired, bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP



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Excellent soup for cold nights; goes very well with cornbread.

Provided by TJACKSON

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 8h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons dried parsley
6 cups water
2 cups milk
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, onion, butter, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley and water into a slow cooker. Set on low and let cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  • At least half an hour before serving, stir together the milk and flour until no lumps remain, and mix into the soup. Cook for 30 minutes or until the soup is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 381.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

SLOW COOKER LOADED POTATO SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: potato, onion, chicken broth, salt, pepper, butter, flour, heavy cream, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon, scallion

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups potato, peeled and chopped
¾ cup onion
4 cups chicken broth
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup sour cream
shredded cheese, to taste
bacon, to taste
scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes, onions, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Set it to low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • In a saucepan, combine the butter, flour, heavy cream and sour cream. Whisk until thickened.
  • When the slow cooker is done, pour in the thickened mix. Stir, cover and set the slow cooker to low for another 30 minutes.
  • Serve with shredded cheese, bacon and chopped scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SLOW COOKER HEARTY POTATO SOUP



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This is another comforting soup recipe I like to make in the slow cooker. Recipe is adapted from Southern Living. Sometimes I like to add some cooked crispy bacon to the crock pot during the last few minutes.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Potato

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 medium onions, diced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4 1/2 quart slow cooker.
  • Cook, covered, at high 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir together flour and half-and-half; stir into soup.
  • Cover and cook 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

HEARTY BAKED POTATO SOUP



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I got this recipe from my aunt, a great cook. Topped with bacon, cheese and chives, this soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato! My husband and I love to hunker down with bowls of it on chilly nights. - Molly Seidel, Edgewood, NM

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 13 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon and minced chives

Steps:

  • Place first seven ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are very tender, 6-8 hours., Mash potatoes slightly to break up and thicken soup. Add 1 cup cheese, cream and chives; heat through, stirring until blended. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Erv Kosch

Categories     Potato

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium potatoes
1 cup ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups butter (may be reduced to 1 cup)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
2 cups milk (warm milk works best, see directions)

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients except the milk into a slow cooker for 4-6 hours on low.
  • Add warm milk 30 minutes before serving. Cold milk will stop the cooking process and delay meal. Do not add sooner because the milk may curdle.
  • To thicken soup, add instant potato flakes to taste. You may use potato pearls but you will have to stir the soup a lot more to get the pearls to desolve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 564.6, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.2

SLOW COOKER CREAMY POTATO SOUP



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This is a very rich and creamy soup. A great family favorite. It may be cooked on the stove or in a slow cooker. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Provided by ROZANRENEE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
2 cups water
5 large potatoes, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Place bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly brown and onions are soft. Drain off excess grease.
  • Transfer the bacon and onion to a slow cooker, and stir in chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, dill weed, and white pepper. Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half. Stir into the soup along with the evaporated milk. Cover, and cook another 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.6 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1151.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

HEARTY POTATO SOUP



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Having grown up on a dairy farm in Holland, I love our country life here in Idaho's "potato country." My favorite recipe for potato soup originally called for heavy cream and bacon fat, but I've trimmed down the recipe. -Gladys DeBoer, Castleford, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
8 cups water
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. , In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in cooked vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of reserved cooking liquid until soup is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP



Creamy Slow Cooker Potato Soup image

Hearty and creamy texture, all together!

Provided by Donna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup chopped ham

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, celery, onion, chicken stock, and parsley into a slow cooker. Season with salt and black pepper. Set cooker on High, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 2 hours.
  • Whisk flour with milk in a bowl until smooth. Pour into slow cooker and stir until thickened. Cook on High for 2 more hours.
  • Mash potatoes in the slow cooker to your desired thickness and consistency; stir in cream cheese and cooked ham. Simmer soup until cream cheese has melted, soup is thick and creamy, and ham is heated through, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1048.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CREAMY SLOW COOKER POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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Soup for a crowd made in my 6 1/2 quart slow cooker. Hearty and flavorful. Serve with corn bread or your favorite crusty bread and a salad or other vegetable. For a 3 quart slow cooker, halve all ingredient amounts.

Provided by KATHYB

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

Time 5h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter
½ white onion, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
2 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon dried, minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 cup warm water
5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 bay leaf
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until translucent. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in 2 cups water, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Heat through, then stir in milk. Dissolve chicken base in 1 cup warm water, and pour into vegetable mixture.
  • Place potatoes in slow cooker, and pour heated vegetable mixture into potatoes. Place bay leaf in pot.
  • Cover, and cook 5 hours on High, or 8 hours on Low.
  • Remove bay leaf. Puree about 4 cups of the soup in a blender or food processor, and then stir pureed soup into contents of slow cooker. Stir in cheese and bacon until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 320.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Good choices include russet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and red potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Add vegetables and herbs to your liking. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have time to make your own, use a low-sodium store-bought broth.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make potato soup. Get creative and see what you like best.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and comforting soup to warm you up on a cold day, potato soup is a great option. It's a versatile soup that can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and satisfying meal, give potato soup a try.

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