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Cozy Snow Day Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

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A warm, creamy, and comforting loaded potato soup made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for cold winter days and snowed-in moments.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (1 liter) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: extra shredded cheese, chopped chives, crispy fried onions

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble once cooled. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Add diced onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Peel and dice the russet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Rinse if desired to remove excess starch.
  4. Place potatoes, sautéed onions and garlic, crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping), and chicken broth into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender. Avoid lifting the lid too often.
  6. Once potatoes are soft, mash about half the potato chunks in the crockpot using a potato masher or immersion blender to thicken the soup while keeping some texture.
  7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and sour cream until melted and smooth.
  8. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon, sliced green onions, and extra cheese if desired.

Notes

If soup is too thick, stir in a splash of milk or broth to loosen. Avoid over-blending to keep texture. Sauté onions and garlic before adding to crockpot for better flavor. Save some bacon and green onions for garnish. Can be adapted for vegetarian, low-carb, or dairy-free diets.

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Keywords: loaded potato soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, winter soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cheesy potato soup

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