BAKED POTATO SOUP IN A SLOW COOKER RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Baked Potato Soup in a Slow Cooker Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-14976

Number Of Ingredients 12

GARNISH:
5 pounds russet potatoes
1 medium yellow onion
5 cloves garlic
8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 (16-ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled bacon
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup green onions
Top with optional garnishes, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, green onions

Steps:

Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator so it can come to room temperature. This allows it to blend into the soup better. Prepare the vegetables for the soup. Wash and peel the potatoes. Chop them into about 1" pieces, which makes for a chunkier soup. If you like a creamier soup, chop them smaller. Set aside. Chop the onion into small pieces. Chop the garlic finely, or use garlic from a jar, about 2-3 teaspoons. Combine the potatoes, onion, garlic, broth and salt and pepper in your slow cooker. (Don't add the cream cheese, yet). Cook on high for 6 hours and low for 10 hours. About an hour before serving, take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator so it can come to room temperature. Just before serving, add the cream cheese that has been brought to room temperature, into your slow cooker and stir until it is melted. If you prefer a chunk soup, ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings! If you prefer a creamy soup, either blend a little at a time in a blender, or use an immersion blender in the slow cooker. Try different versions, like adding clams for a clam chowder, or stir the bacon, cheese and green onion into the soup and top with a dollop of sour cream.