Description
A warm and hearty Crockpot Potato Soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1 Onion (yellow or sweet)
- 3 Garlic cloves (fresh, minced)
- 4 cups Broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes, and chop the onion and garlic.
- Layer in the slow cooker: Place the chopped potatoes, onions, and garlic into your slow cooker. Add salt, pepper, and any herbs you love.
- Add the broth: Pour in enough broth to cover the potatoes, about four cups.
- Set the temperature: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Sauté (optional): For an extra flavor kick, consider sautéing the onions and garlic in butter before adding them to the pot.
- Blend for creaminess: About 30 minutes before serving, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender if desired.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half about 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste your soup and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle your finished soup into bowls and top with extra herbs, cheese, or crispy bacon if desired.
Notes
This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker, Family Recipe