Slow Cooker Cheesy Baked Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Cheesy Baked Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Cheesy Baked Potato Soup

Servings:*

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (if desired) and chopped or crumbled
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and diced
  • 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoons freshly-cracked black pepper
  • Optional toppings: thinly-sliced green onions or chives, extra shredded cheese, extra cooked bacon, sour cream

Directions

  1. In large slow cooker, add potatoes, onions, cooked bacon and 3 cups chicken broth; stir to combine.

  2. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender and cooked through.

  3. Just before serving, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

  4. Whisk in the flour until it is completely combined; cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

  5. Gradually add the evaporated milk and continue whisking until the mixture is completely smooth. Continue cooking until mixture reaches a simmer and thickens considerably, stirring constantly.

  6. Immediately pour mixture into the slow cooker and stir until combined.

  7. Add the cheddar cheese, sour cream or yogurt, salt and pepper; stir until combined.

  8. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Chef’s tip

Tip: If you would like the soup to be even thicker, you can use a potato masher or a large spoon to mash about half of the potatoes (while the soup is still in the slow cooker) to thicken the soup. If you would like the soup to be thinner, add in an extra 1 to 2 cups of warmed milk or broth

Note: This recipe will not freeze well.

* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.