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Creamy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A rich, velvety slow cooker soup that captures the flavor of a loaded baked potato with minimal effort. Thickened naturally by starchy potatoes and stabilized with cream cheese for a silky texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into half-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced finely
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz block full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6–8 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 4 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add diced potatoes to the slow cooker and pour in chicken broth. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. For chunky soup, mash some potatoes with a masher. For smoother soup, use an immersion blender to pulse a few times.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and softened cream cheese. Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes with lid off, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
  6. Turn off heat. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon.
  7. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not skip sautéing the onions and garlic as it adds depth of flavor. Add dairy at the end and keep heat low to prevent separation. Russet potatoes are recommended for natural thickening. For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and use vegan butter/cheese.

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