Learn how to make this Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe for the absolute best comfort food. The slow cooker does all the work to make the creamiest potato soup that will impress the entire family.
This simple recipe makes the most delicious soup without any of the work. We have been sharing crockpot recipes for over 12 years and this is one of the most popular recipe because of the delicious flavor and creamy texture.
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! This is a winner and you won’t be disappointed! I used Yukon Gold potatoes and this soup came out fantastic! A little bacon bits, a little cheddar cheese that’s all you need on top. I don’t like heavy soups this one is light and hearty and great for a cold winter’s day. Thank you for a great recipe this one is a keeper guys!
-Denise B
We absolutely love potato soup around here and I was so happy to be able to use my crockpot. It is so nice coming home to dinner waiting. If you love potato soup as much as we do, try sausage potato soup, crockpot potato and hamburger soup, kielbasa potato soup, crockpot potato and hamburger soup, slow cooker potato soup, or crock pot ham potato soup.
You may also love crock pot potato corn chowder soup, crock pot potato soup with hashbrowns or crock pot kielbasa and potatoes.
Ingredients
- Large Russet Potatoes – You can substitute with any kind of potato
- Onion – Dice into small pieces.
- Low-Sodium Chicken Broth – Vegetable broth can also be used
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
- Minced Garlic
- Salt and Pepper – Simple Spices
- Heavy Cream – Milk can be used as well
- Sour Cream – Substitute with Greek Yogurt or Cream Cheese
- Xanthan Gum – For thickening the soup
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How to Make Potato Soup in the Crock Pot
Step 1 – Add Ingredients – First, add the peeled and diced potatoes to the slow cooker. Then add the diced onions, chicken broth, seasonings, and butter. Cover and cook until potato chunks are tender.
Step 2 – Thicken Soup – Use a small mixing bowl and whisk the heavy cream and sour cream. Then add in the xanthan gum and mix together. This will get thick but it’s normal. This is essential for the best creamy potato soup.
Step 3 – Add to Soup – The last step is to stir it into the soup. Cook on high for 20 minutes or until the soup thickens.
Step 4 – Serve – Serve with your favorite toppings for a loaded baked potato soup. We prefer shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions and bacon.
What to Serve With This Recipe
Besides the toppings we suggest you serve it with these ideas to make it a complete meal.
- Salad – This goes great paired with a salad. Soup and salad is a fun dinner idea.
- Crackers – Saltine crackers are amazing dipped in this soup recipe.
- Garlic Bread – Serve with your favorite crusty bread or garlic bread.
- Breadsticks – Breadsticks are also a fun option as you can use them to get every last drop of the soup.
- Bread Bowl Recipe – Serve the potato soup in a bread bowl.
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Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 5 large russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Xanthan Gum
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Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes, onion, chicken broth, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream and Xanthan gum until smooth.
- Stir the cream mixture and sour cream into the soup until well combined.
- Cover and cook on High for an additional 20–30 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
- For a creamier texture, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, or sour cream.
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Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips
- Topping – You need toppings like you would for a loaded baked potato. Make sure you have butter, sour cream, crispy bacon, and chives.
- Topping Bar – Serve these toppings along the side of the soup. Everyone can add their own toppings to make their favorite version of potato soup.
- Cutting Potatoes – When preparing this soup, make sure to cut the potatoes in about the same size. This helps to cook them evenly. After cooking, you can test the potatoes by using a fork.
- Cooking Soup – You can cook this soup on low or high, depending what you prefer.
- Hand grate the cheese – If you are topping the soup shred the cheese instead of buying pre-shredded. The cheese will melt smoother. Pre shredded cheese will make the soup stringy.
Variation Ideas
- Change the Potatoes – The recipe calls for russet potatoes. But you can use Yukon gold potatoes instead. Yukon golds really make it thick and creamy. Red potatoes are another option. You can substitute a bag of frozen hash browns instead of the the potatoes. Then this soup just got even easier.
- Mash Potatoes – If you prefer a smoother soup that is less chunky. You can use a potato masher to mash potatoes more to reach the desired consistency. Immersion blender also works great to mash some of the potatoes.
- Stir in Ingredients – Try stirring bacon and ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese in the soup. Stir in right before serving for a different flavor.
- Whipping Cream – Another idea is Crock Pot Potato Soup with whipping cream. Evaporated milk is another option instead of heavy cream.
- Add Meat – If you are wanting a hearty soup add in cooked ground sausage. It adds flavor, texture and makes it the best soup.
- Vegetables – Feel free to add in other types of vegetables into the potato soup. We recommend bell peppers or chopped broccoli. It is a great way to sneak in those veggies.
- Stovetop – You can easily make this potato soup on the stovetop. Cook the soup over medium heat in a saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a Boil the potatoes in water and then simmer over low heat.
- Serving – You can easily serve this soup with a slotted spoon. But we like use a ladle to get all the broth.
Nutrition Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These leftovers will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
We recommend reheating on the stovetop for the best results. You can also reheat in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
Yes, you can freeze this slow cooker potato soup recipe. Place potato soup in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Potato soup can be prepared ahead of time and placed in the fridge. If you are planning on making ahead of time. We recommend not making it no more than two days before serving.
Once you are ready to serve, then you can reheat on the stovetop or back in the slow cooker. We actually think the soup taste better the next day as the leftovers marinate together overnight.
Can I substitute corn starch for the Xanthan Gum? At this point it the only recipe I have that uses Xanthan Gum and I hate to have something just sitting in my cupboard.
Yes, you can use cornstarch instead. Mix it with a little cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the soup near the end of the cooking time. Keep in mind that cornstarch is not low-carb if that is a concern.
One of the pictures looked like it was really thick more like a chowder than a soup. My mom and my aunt were always discussing how potato soup in their day or when they grew up was potatoes in a milky broth, rather thin. They were usually commenting that as mine turns out a little thick. But I have to use milk substitute so I might try your version and see how those substitutes work instead of soy milk. I do like soy milk because it adds calcium and protein wears all the other substitutes do not. I usually add or start with sautéing, celery and onion in butter as it adds some flavor which is lacking without dairy milk. Anyway, they sure gobbled up mine, even though it was thick and you can always add more milk at the table!
This potato soup is definitely on the thicker, creamier side, but you can easily add more milk or your preferred milk substitute until it reaches the consistency you like. Sautéed celery and onion sound like delicious additions! I’m glad your family enjoyed yours.
The directions are confusing! You have the ingredients saying one thing and the directions say another. Help please!
I’m so sorry about the confusion! I updated the recipe to make it more clear and concise. Pleaser review and if you have any other questions, please let me know! ?
your recipe sounds good but you have 1 c heavy cream in the ingredients but in the direction it say use 1/2 cup.
then say mix 2 TBSP cornstarch with cream and ingredients say 1 TBSP
in say 1/2 c sour cream but in the ingredients says 1/3c.