Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

A creamy winter treat! Perfect for cool fall days or to warm you from the inside on a cold winter day! This baked potato soup comes together entirely in the slow cooker and is great for working moms and dads.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 653 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup salted butter
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 ¼ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 cup chopped scallion greens
• 12 slices cooked and crumbled bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine potatoes, chicken broth, onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on Low, stirring hourly, for 4 to 6 hours.

Step 2

Mash potatoes and onions into pieces smaller than 1/2 inch. Cook for 1 more hour. Stir in heavy cream, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, and scallion greens until heated through and cheese has melted.

Step 3

Serve in large bowls. Garnish with bacon, remaining Cheddar, and sour cream.