How to Make Slow Cooker, Easy Baked Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, creamy bowl of baked potato soup on a chilly day. And this recipe for Slow Cooker, Easy Baked Potato Soup is the perfect way to enjoy all the comforting flavors of this classic dish with minimal effort.

With just a handful of simple ingredients and a trusty slow cooker, you can have this delicious soup simmering away all day, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of savory potatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese. And the best part? You'll...

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Ingredients

  • 10 red potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup real bacon bits
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Put potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker crock. Scatter flour over the potatoes; toss to coat.
  • Scatter bacon bits, red onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, ranch dressing mix, parsley, seasoned salt, and black pepper over the potatoes.
  • Pour water into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.
  • Pour half-and-half into the soup; cook another 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with Cheddar cheese and green onion to serve.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 1720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 228mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 615mg