Creamy Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
This comforting and hearty Creamy Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is perfect for chilly evenings or weeknight dinners. It combines tender potatoes with rich cream of celery and cream of chicken soups, resulting in a velvety base that’s easy to prepare in your slow cooker. Enhanced with milk and instant potato flakes, this soup achieves a delightful consistency while remaining simple to make. Top it with crispy bacon bits, dollops of sour cream, fresh green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese for a delicious finishing touch. Ideal for serving family and friends, this soup will warm your heart and satisfy your hunger.
6
Servings
141
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Potatoes
4-5 (peeled and cubed)
Cream of celery soup
10 3/4 ounces (none)
Cream of chicken soup
10 3/4 ounces (none)
Water
10 3/4 ounces (none)
Milk
10 3/4 ounces (none)
Instant potato flakes
7 5/8 ounces (none)
Bacon bits
to taste (none)
Sour cream
to taste (none)
Green onion
to taste (sliced)
Shredded cheddar cheese
to taste (none)
Instructions
1
Begin by peeling and cubing the potatoes and placing them into the slow cooker.
2
Add the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and one can of water to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
3
Cover and set the slow cooker to high heat, cooking for about 2-3 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4
Once the potatoes are tender, stir in one can of milk and gradually add enough instant potato flakes to achieve your desired thickness, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
5
Cook on high for an additional 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken further.
6
Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with your choice of crispy bacon bits, a scoop of sour cream, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Information
7.5g
Fat
15g
Carbs
3.3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Creamy Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup.
How many servings does this potato soup recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What is the primary cooking appliance needed?
You will need a slow cooker for this recipe.
How should the potatoes be prepared before cooking?
The potatoes should be peeled and cubed.
How many potatoes are required for this soup?
You will need 4 to 5 potatoes.
What types of canned soups are included in the ingredients?
The recipe uses 10.75 ounces each of cream of celery soup and cream of chicken soup.
How much water is added to the slow cooker?
You should add 10.75 ounces of water, which is roughly one soup can's worth.
What is the first cooking step after prepping the potatoes?
Add the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and one can of water to the potatoes in the slow cooker and stir gently.
What heat setting should be used on the slow cooker?
The slow cooker should be set to high heat.
How long is the initial cooking time for the potatoes?
The potatoes should cook on high for 2 to 3 hours until they are fork-tender.
When should the milk be added to the soup?
Stir in the milk once the potatoes have become tender after the initial 2-3 hours of cooking.
How much milk is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 10.75 ounces of milk.
What ingredient is used to thicken the potato soup?
Instant potato flakes are used to achieve the desired thickness.
How many ounces of instant potato flakes are needed?
The recipe specifies 7.625 ounces of instant potato flakes.
What is the second phase of cooking time after adding milk and flakes?
The soup should cook on high for an additional 2 to 3 hours.
What are the recommended garnishes for this loaded potato soup?
Garnishes include crispy bacon bits, sour cream, sliced green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
How many calories are in one serving of this soup?
There are 141 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The fat content is 7.5 grams per serving.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content of the soup?
The soup contains 3.3 grams of protein per serving.
Is there information available regarding the fiber content?
No, the fiber content is not specified for this recipe.
What is the total number of ingredients used?
There are 10 ingredients in total.
Is this soup considered a comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as comfort food and described as comforting and hearty.
Can I use low-fat milk for this recipe?
The recipe simply lists milk, so you can likely use your preferred variety, though whole milk may result in a creamier texture.
Does the recipe specify how much bacon to use?
The amount of bacon bits is 'to taste'.
How should the green onions be prepared?
The green onions should be sliced for use as a garnish.
Is the soup served hot or cold?
The soup should be served hot in bowls.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include soup, potato, comfort food, slow cooker, vegetable, creamy, easy recipe, and family meal.
What is the sodium content of this dish?
The sodium content is not provided in the nutritional information.
How do you prevent lumps when adding potato flakes?
Gradually add the potato flakes while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.