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Creamy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Easy, Best Recipe)

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This creamy crockpot loaded baked potato soup is thick, indulgent, and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen—but you didn’t. Just let the crockpot do the heavy lifting for a rich, velvety soup that delivers that loaded baked potato experience every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For garnish: cooked bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar, chopped green onions or chives, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer half the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate for garnish. Leave the remaining bacon and rendered fat in the skillet.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon and fat. Cook over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  3. Transfer to the slow cooker: Pour the bacon-onion-garlic mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the diced russet potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Add the dairy: Stir in the cubed cream cheese, shredded cheddar, milk, and sour cream. Stir gently until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Thicken the soup (optional): Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup, or use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot for a chunkier texture.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with reserved crispy bacon, extra shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Do not add dairy ingredients too early or they can curdle. Always wait until potatoes are fully cooked before stirring in cream cheese, milk, and sour cream. Use freshly shredded cheese for smooth melting. Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easier blending. Reserve some bacon for garnish to maintain crunch.

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