{"id":"6716e913-fc90-4d29-9528-b77b500ec3cd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6716e913-fc90-4d29-9528-b77b500ec3cd","source_url":"https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/slow-cooker-potato-soup-recipe/","title":"Crockpot Potato Soup (Thick and Creamy Recipe) + Video","description":"Crockpot Potato Soup is an easy thick and creamy cheesy slow cooker soup that your whole family will enjoy!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT270M","total_time":"PT280M","image_url":"https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Slow-Cooker-Potato-Soup-SQUARE-7379444.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)","item":"Yukon gold potatoes","quantity":2,"unit":"lb","preparation":"peeled and diced"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion (diced)","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"6 garlic cloves (minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":6,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"10 slices cooked bacon (diced)","item":"cooked bacon","quantity":10,"unit":"slice","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon dried parsley","item":"dried parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"¾ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"4 tablespoons unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"12 ounces evaporated milk (or half & half, or heavy cream)","item":"evaporated milk","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"or half & half, or heavy cream"},{"text":"2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese","item":"shredded sharp cheddar cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"chives (extra shredded cheddar cheese and bacon)","item":"chives","preparation":"extra shredded cheddar cheese and bacon"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, bacon, parsley and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 6-8 hours on Low, or for 3-4 hours on High, until the potatoes are fork tender."},{"number":2,"text":"Once the soup is cooked, add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour until completely combined."},{"number":3,"text":"Slowly and gradually whisk the evaporated milk into the flour mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and begins to simmer."},{"number":4,"text":"Immediately add the milk-flour mixture to the potato mixture in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Using a potato masher, mash about 3/4 of the potatoes, leaving some unmashed for texture."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt and pepper to taste."},{"number":6,"text":"Cover the slow cooker with the lid and continue cooking the soup on Low for 30 minutes, or on high for 15 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve warm, garnished with optional chives, bacon, cheese and/or sour cream."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.080702+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:06.085983+00:00"}