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

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of soup on a cold winter day. And when it comes to comfort food, few things can beat the hearty goodness of a loaded baked potato. That's why we're excited to share this delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Packed with all the flavors of a classic baked potato, this soup is the perfect way to warm up and satisfy your cravings for a cozy and comforting meal.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large Idaho potatoes, skin-on, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 (1 pound) package bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine boiled potatoes, chicken broth, processed cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, cream cheese, white onion, and green onions in a slow cooker.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool, about 5 minutes. Crumble into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High, stirring occasionally until potatoes disintegrate, about 2 hours. Switch to Low; cook until soup is thickened, about 1 hour 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    511 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 916mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 255mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1015mg