Easy Cheesy Crock Pot Potato Soup Slow Cooker

Cozy up with a bowl of this Easy Cheesy Crock Pot Potato Soup, the ultimate comfort food made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Packed with tender, velvety russet potatoes, savory yellow onion, and a touch of garlic, this soup gets its irresistibly creamy texture from cream cheese and heavy cream, while sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich, cheesy flavor. Simply set it and forget it—this hearty soup simmers to perfection over hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether blended until smooth or left chunky for a rustic feel, it’s a family-friendly meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Finish with a sprinkle of green onions or crumbled bacon for an extra burst of flavor, and watch this dish become a favorite at your table! Ideal for busy weeknights, this easy potato soup recipe delivers big taste with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Crumbled bacon (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes and finely chop the onion.

Step 2

Add the diced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to your crock pot.

Step 3

Stir the ingredients together and cover the crock pot with the lid.

Step 4

Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 5

Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup into a creamy consistency, or leave some potato chunks for a more rustic texture if desired.

Step 6

Add the softened cream cheese to the crock pot and stir until completely melted and incorporated.

Step 7

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream until the soup is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot in bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and crumbled bacon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3390.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4268.2

Total Fat 283.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 160.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 832.9mg	0%
Sodium 9336.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 27.8g
Protein 156.3g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2158.3mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 8181.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 26.6%