Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheese Recipe
This creamy crockpot potato soup recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for any day. Made with frozen or fresh potatoes, chicken stock, cream of chicken soup, and cream cheese, it has a rich, velvety texture with delicious flavor enhanced by toppings like cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty soup is ideal for a cozy meal and can be customized with additional mix-ins like steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (shredded or diced) or 4 cups diced fresh potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock or broth (vegetable broth can be substituted)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the frozen or fresh potatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook on low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. Check potatoes near the end; they should be fork tender and beginning to fall apart. If potatoes are still chunky, cook longer as needed.
- Add cream cheese: Once potatoes are tender, add the softened cream cheese to the soup. Stir well to incorporate the cheese evenly. Continue cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is completely melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Mix toppings into the soup if desired for added flavor.
- Optional mix-ins: For added nutrition and texture, stir in steamed broccoli before serving.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh diced potatoes instead of frozen hash browns, just cook until fork tender.
- Low sodium broth allows better control of salt in the soup.
- Cream cheese provides the creamy texture without heavy cream or sour cream.
- Toppings such as bacon, cheddar, and green onions add flavor and texture.
- If you want a gluten-free version, choose gluten-free cream of chicken soup or substitute with homemade alternatives.
- Use a 7-quart slow cooker for best results and enough servings for a family.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days.
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