Slow cooker (crockpot) method
Thickening using xanthan gum with cream and sour cream
Topping – You need toppings like you would for a loaded baked potato. Make sure you have butter, sour cream, crispy bacon, and chives. Topping Bar – Serve these toppings along the side of the soup. Everyone can add their own toppings to make their favorite version of potato soup. Cutting Potatoes – When preparing this soup, make sure to cut the potatoes in about the same size. This helps to cook them evenly. After cooking, you can test the potatoes by using a fork. Cooking Soup – You can cook this soup on low or high, depending what you prefer. Hand grate the cheese – If you are topping the soup shred the cheese instead of buying pre-shredded. The cheese will melt smoother. Pre shredded cheese will make the soup stringy.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, or sour cream.
Besides the toppings we suggest you serve it with these ideas to make it a complete meal. Salad – This goes great paired with a salad. Soup and salad is a fun dinner idea. Crackers – Saltine crackers are amazing dipped in this soup recipe. Garlic Bread – Serve with your favorite crusty bread or garlic bread. Breadsticks – Breadsticks are also a fun option as you can use them to get every last drop of the soup. Bread Bowl Recipe – Serve the potato soup in a bread bowl. If you try this Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup, please make sure to leave a star review.
Can this soup be made ahead? The soup can be made ahead by refrigerating the prepared soup for up to two days before serving; reheat on the stovetop or in the slow cooker when ready to serve.
The recipe allows substitutions for potatoes (Yukon gold, red potatoes, frozen hash browns) and dairy (heavy cream can be replaced with whipping cream or evaporated milk; sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt or cream cheese).
Change the Potatoes – Russet potatoes are called for; Yukon gold potatoes can be used as an alternative. Red potatoes are another option. A bag of frozen hash browns can be substituted for the potatoes.
Mash Potatoes – For a smoother soup, mash more potatoes with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to reach desired consistency.
Stir in Ingredients – Stir in bacon and ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese right before serving for a different flavor.
How should leftovers be stored and how long do they keep? Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These leftovers will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
How should leftovers be reheated? Reheating can be done on the stovetop for best results or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals.
Can this soup be frozen? The soup can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.