Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this rich and creamy crockpot potato soup. It’s a comforting blend of melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, all simmered to perfection. Simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot and let it work its magic while you relax. This hearty soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Peel and dice the russet potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine the sautéed onions and garlic with potatoes, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and thyme in the crockpot. Stir well.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches. Stir in heavy cream or milk after blending.
- Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg