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Creamy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup: Easy & Best Recipe

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This creamy crockpot loaded baked potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, made with simple ingredients and a foolproof method that prevents curdling. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that delivers rich, loaded baked potato flavor with every spoonful.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced
  • Extra sour cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Dice onion and mince garlic. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble. Shred cheese from a block.
  2. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, butter, diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Mash about half the potatoes directly in the slow cooker with a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, and sour cream until smooth. Slowly pour into the slow cooker while stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Let cook on low for another 10-15 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, bring dairy to room temperature before adding to prevent curdling. If soup is too thin, mash more potatoes or cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Soup thickens upon refrigeration; add a splash of milk or broth when reheating.

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