Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup — After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creaminess and flavor. The secret? Cooking the potatoes in the crock pot until they’re soft and then blending half for a smooth, velvety texture. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy 30-Minute Grab-and-Go Recipe and Easy One Pot Meals.
Why This Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Easy and hands-off
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives
- Optional: Bacon
- Optional: Cheddar cheese
- Optional: Green onions
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Russet or Yukon Gold work best.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Crock Pot — Cooks potatoes perfectly soft → See on Amazon
- Immersion Blender — Blends soup right in the pot → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
- Step 1: Chop potatoes, onion, and garlic. Add to crock pot with chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are soft.
- Step 3: Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
- Step 4: Serve hot with desired toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the potatoes or they'll become watery. If this happens, add a bit more heavy cream to thicken.
- Tip: For a lighter version, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
- Tip: Add cooked chicken or bacon for a heartier meal.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Freezing Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother soup, peel the potatoes before cooking.
- Best substitution: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more broth or milk.
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Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives
Optional Toppings
- Bacon
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Chop potatoes, onion, and garlic. Add to crock pot with chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Step 2: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are soft.
- Step 3: Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
- Step 4: Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother soup, peel the potatoes before cooking.
- Best substitution: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more broth or milk.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead and reheated. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
If the soup is watery, it's likely that the potatoes were overcooked. To fix, add a bit more heavy cream to thicken.
Yes, this soup freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
Yes, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a natural release.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
