Lightened Up Crock Pot Potato Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of "Lightened Up Crock Pot Potato Soup," an effortlessly creamy and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly days. This healthier take on classic potato soup combines tender russet potatoes, colorful carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful chicken or vegetable broth. Thickened with low-fat milk and protein-packed Greek yogurt, this velvety dish skips the heavy cream without sacrificing richness. The crock pot does all the work, making it ideal for busy schedules, while optional toppings like crispy turkey bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions add a burst of flavor and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep and wholesome ingredients, this lighter potato soup is sure to satisfy the whole family while keeping things guilt-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium (peeled and diced) Russet potatoes
• 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
• 2 stalks (diced) Celery
• 2 medium (diced) Carrots
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Low-fat milk
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
• 0.5 cup (optional topping) Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup (optional topping) Chopped cooked turkey bacon

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables by peeling and dicing the potatoes, and finely chopping the onion, celery, and carrots.

Step 2

In the crock pot, add the diced potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Stir the ingredients together to evenly combine.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot and cook the soup on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and easily mashable.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the low-fat milk and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 6

Once the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes in the crock pot, leaving some chunks for texture (you can also use an immersion blender for a creamier texture).

Step 7

Stir in the milk and cornstarch mixture until well combined, then let it cook for an additional 15 minutes to allow the soup to thicken.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and stir in the plain Greek yogurt until the soup is creamy and smooth.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the soup warm, topped with chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked turkey bacon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2607.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1503.9

Total Fat 32.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 113.4mg	0%
Sodium 7300.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 42.4g
Protein 86.1g	0%

Vitamin D 112.8IU	0%
Calcium 1250.5mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 5384.0mg	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: 18.9%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 58.6%