Description
A comforting and creamy potato soup made in a crock pot that evokes warmth and nostalgic memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or chives) for garnish
- Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing your potatoes, dicing the onions, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Combine the sautéed mixture with the diced potatoes, broth, and seasonings in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for about 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender to your desired consistency.
- Finish by stirring in cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and well combined.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and add sautéed mushrooms or greens for more texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: potato soup, crock pot soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy recipe