Description
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup is the epitome of comfort food, featuring a luscious blend of creamy potatoes and rich cheddar cheese. This effortless slow-cooked dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, requiring minimal prep time while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling and dicing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In the crock pot, combine the diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and vegetable broth. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted.
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend part of the soup (optional).
- Transfer to bowls and garnish with additional cheese or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg