Slow Cooker Potato Soup that is perfectly creamy, cheesy and easy! This simple soup recipe is packed with sneaky vegetables that you don't even notice!
2poundsRusset or Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered (peeled if desired)
2medium size carrots, quartered
3celery stalks,, quartered
4clovesof garlic, peeled
1small onion, white or yellow chopped
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
2teasponnsfresh thyme leaves
2tspgarlic powder
½tspblack pepper
½tspsalt
4cupschicken broth, (32 ounce package)
4ouncescream cheese, softened
1 ½cupsshredded cheddar
½cupheavy cream
¼cupsour cream
Toppings
8slicesbacon, cooked until crisp
shredded cheddar, if desired
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Instructions
Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, fresh thyme leaves, garlic powder, and black pepper to your slow cooker.
Top with the broth.
Cover and slow cook for 3-4 hours on high, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then whisk in the shredded cheese, heavy cream, cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and the cheese is melted and well combined.
Serve garnished with bacon and more thyme to taste if desired.
Notes
Please see post instructions (just above this recipe card for instructions) to thicken the soup if desired.
If the soup is too thick for your preference simply add 1 cup of chicken stock to thin.