Description
Crockpot Recipes for Cheesy Potato Soup are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy and cheesy delight combines tender potatoes, savory spices, and rich cheeses to create a warm hug in a bowl. With minimal preparation and hands-off cooking, you can enjoy a hearty meal that brings family and friends together. Serve it at cozy gatherings or on busy weeknights, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine sautéed onions and garlic with diced potatoes in the crockpot.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover ingredients by about an inch.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika; stir well.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth, then add shredded cheddar until melted.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon bits or green onions as toppings. To make it dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with vegan alternatives and use plant-based milk.