Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
This Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a rich and creamy dish made with gold potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crispy bacon. It’s an easy and hearty recipe that's perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. With simple ingredients and a slow cooker method, this soup delivers comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours -8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 3 tablespoon fresh parsley)
- 3 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- 1 ⅓ cups sour cream
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoon cornstarch + cold water
- 10 cooked bacon slices, broken into pieces
- Green onions for serving
Instructions
- Add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and parsley to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to partially mash the potatoes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir into the soup and cook for another 30 minutes to thicken.
- Add cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Greek yogurt. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot topped with crispy bacon and green onions.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend some of the soup with an immersion blender.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg