Crockpot Potato Soup [& VIDEO] - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 41 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

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Last updated on February 9, 2024

This Crockpot Potato Soup is thick, creamy and loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and a few veggies for good measure.

Love creamy soups? You might also like my easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup, this Creamy Nacho Potato Soup or this stovetop Potato Soup!

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How to make Crockpot Potato Soup (the gist):
What are the best potatoes to use in this Crockpot Potato Soup?
Variations on slow cooker Potato Soup:
More crockpot soup recipes you’ll love:
Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe

It’s not secret at all, but I’m a big soup lover.

Those first few chilly, rainy days of fall? You can bet I’m excited for the return of Soup Season.

This Crockpot Potato Soup is one of my all time favorites for many reasons, but mostly it is just the ultimate comfort food.

It’s thick, rich and creamy. It’s loaded with tender potatoes, but there’s no babysitting a pot over the stove. (And if you’re not into the slow cooker or the stove, try my Instant Pot Potato Soup which this recipe is based off of)

We’ve got bacon, because, well, bacon.

And there’s no way we’re making a creamy Crockpot Potato Soup without cheddar cheese and green onions.

But also? (Don’t be mad)

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I threw in a few extra veggies just to balance things out.

Some carrots, celery and onion add tremendous flavor to this soup as it cooks, and veggies are a part of life anyway — we may as well enjoy them buried deep in a slow cooker of creamy potato bacon cheese soup.

How to make Crockpot Potato Soup (the gist):

Chop up all your veggies and add them to the slow cooker.
Dump in some low sodium chicken broth and seasonings.
Turn it on and cook until tender.
Just before your crockpot is done cooking, we make a roux in the microwave. YES! The microwave! This is a trick my mom used when making her potato soup, and it’s one I use now when I want a super thick and creamy soup.
Add our roux to our soup, and stir in other delicious things: bacon, cheese, green onions. Load up a bowl and then add more delicious topping things!

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What are the best potatoes to use in this Crockpot Potato Soup?

I feel like I’m alone here, but I just don’t love russet potatoes in… anything. The texture to me is just not the greatest, so I never really use russet potatoes in this potato soup, even though that may be the potato of choice for many soup-makers.

If you love russet potatoes, feel free to use those!

Actually, you can use any potato in this Crockpot Potato Soup, but here are some of my favorites:

I often use red-skinned potatoes because the skin is smooth and the texture is smooth.

My other favorite potato to use in this soup are Yukon Gold or smooth yellow-skinned potatoes.

Both Yukon Gold and red potatoes will hold their shape well as they slow cook in this recipe, so they won’t disintegrate into a pile of mush.

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Variations on slow cooker Potato Soup:

Try sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes for a fall twist.
Try adding chopped, cooked ham to the crockpot with the veggies for a boost of protein and great flavor
Try adding a teaspoon of chili powder or taco seasoning for a fun nacho kick
Double up on the extra veggies or add in new ones — spinach, kale, mushrooms, etc. — to boost the veggie content.
Want an even thicker soup with less chunks? Puree a little — or a lot — of the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender before adding the roux.

More crockpot soup recipes you’ll love:

Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup recipe
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Rice Soup – Stove Top or Slow Cooker
Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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Crockpot Potato Soup

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 41 votes

This Crockpot Potato Soup is thick, creamy and loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and a few veggies for good measure.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Soup

Servings 6 servings

Calories 543cal

Ingredients

▢ 2 lb golden potatoes (about 8 medium), diced
▢ 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
▢ 2 large carrots peeled and diced
▢ 1 rib celery diced
▢ 1/2 medium onion finely diced
▢ 2 teaspoons salt
▢ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
▢ 1 teaspoon dried parsley
▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
▢ 6 slices thick cut bacon
▢ 1/4 cup butter
▢ 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
▢ 1 1/2 cups milk
▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
▢ 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

Place potatoes, broth, carrots, celery, onion, salt, garlic, parsley, thyme and pepper into a 3-6 quart crockpot.
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Put the lid on and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours (until the vegetables are tender).
Meanwhile, lay the bacon out flat on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until it reaches desired crispiness. Remove to a cutting board to cool slightly before chopping.
Just before the soup is done cooking, make the roux in the microwave.
In a large glass bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter on high in 30 second intervals.
Stir in the flour until completely absorbed.
Whisk in the milk until smooth, using a scraper to get into the edges of the cup and ensure all of the flour has been whisked into the milk.
Microwave on high in 45 second intervals, whisking each time, until thickened. 4 times at 45 seconds was perfect for me. Be sure to keep an eye on it in the microwave as it will bubble up — you need to use a bowl or cup with lots of room left at the top.
Stir the thickened milk into the crockpot, along with 1 cup of cheese, and most of the cooked, chopped bacon (reserving some for topping).
Serve soup and top with remaining cheese, remaining bacon and green onions.

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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Conni says
February 8, 2024 at 3:10 pm
Easy to make gluten free so it’s safe for Celiac Disease by using cornstarch instead of flour. So many variations to be made from this recipe … a good one to help clean out the veggie drawer.
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Christina says
December 16, 2023 at 11:28 pm
Hello! How long can we keep it in the refrigerator for before it goes bad?
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Emily says
March 24, 2023 at 4:38 pm
Hands down the best crock pot soup I’ve ever made!
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lori says
March 16, 2023 at 2:13 am
I have 8 guests coming and this recipe serves 6. What can I add to make it feed 8 guests? Thanks!
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  March 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm
  Hi Lori! I would probably double the recipe. ENJOY!
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Lori says
March 16, 2023 at 2:10 am
Once I stir the thickened milk into the crockpot, along with 1 cup cheese, how long do I let it cook? Or, do I just stir it in and it’s ready to eat? Looking forward to trying this!
Thanks.
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- The Recipe Rebel says
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  March 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm
  Hi Lori1 After you add it, you can serve right away. Enjoy!
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Margaret says
February 1, 2023 at 9:56 pm
Absolutely the best potato soup. I have added broccoli and it is soooo yummy. Also, substituted carrots for a small can of green chilis and loved the zing.
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  February 3, 2023 at 10:17 pm
  Hi Margaret! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
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Kylie says
January 25, 2023 at 4:52 pm
I’ve been makin a lot of crockpot recipes recently due to a busy work schedule. Made this soup last week and it was an instant hit! Easy to follow instructions and lots of flavor. My husband and I loved it as well as our 4 yo daughter. This will definitely be one I make again.
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  January 25, 2023 at 9:34 pm
  Hi Kylie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
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Sandy Bowden says
January 8, 2023 at 9:15 am
We loved it! To make a little Healthier I used 1/2 t salt, 4 slices bacon, half the cheese and skim milk. Still wonderful! Liked the microwave roux for this.
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  January 10, 2023 at 8:23 pm
  Hi Sandy! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
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Whitney Hester says
November 30, 2022 at 6:33 pm
You just amaze me with every recipe!! I find that a lot of recipes I follow from other people aren’t seasoned well enough- and I feel like every recipe of yours is seasoned so perfectly! Thank you for your amazing recipes!!!
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  December 9, 2022 at 2:08 pm
  Hi Whitney! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
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Stefani says
November 23, 2022 at 1:25 pm
Hello. I started making the recipe and just made the roux thinking i am ready to add it in and i realized my soup isnt done. Can i put the roux in the fridge for a few hours until my soup is ready?
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  November 28, 2022 at 9:21 pm
  Hi Stefani! I’ve never tried to refrigerate roux before so I am not sure how that would work out. Let me know how it goes, if you try it out.
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pfkupfers@gmail.com says
November 2, 2022 at 11:01 pm
Do you peel the potatoes or not?
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  November 3, 2022 at 11:09 am
  Hi! Quick answer is no. Typically, if they needed to be peeled it would say in the directions. If they are thin skinned potatoes, then you don’t need to peel them. The only potatoes I peel are usually russets as the skin is thick and unappetizing when boiled. Hope this helps!
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Frances Daku says
April 9, 2022 at 4:23 am
Very delicious! I was a little nervous about doing a roux since I had never heard of that before, but I did it exactly as you described and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for all the great recipes. I’m glad I found your page 😊
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  April 14, 2022 at 1:37 pm
  Hi Frances! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this review!
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ginakw22@gmail.com says
November 21, 2021 at 2:49 pm
Oh so good! My 10 year old who loves to cook helped out with this one and it turned out perfect! Super simple recipe with so much flavor!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  November 22, 2021 at 5:20 pm
  I’m so happy to hear that!
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Debra says
October 29, 2021 at 5:09 pm
This was the most delicious potato soup ever! Straight forward ingredients, so easy to make and scrumptious! I have tried many and improvised many recipes. This is a keeper no changed needed. Served with beer cheese bread. Thank you for the recipe!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  November 1, 2021 at 10:49 am
  Thanks Debra! I’m glad you loved it!
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Sheri L Morris says
October 23, 2021 at 4:45 pm
I have never been a fan of potato soup but made this for my daughter. It is now a favorite for both of us. I also make it once a year and share it with my local police station. I’ve already been asked if I’m making it this year. Thanks so much for converting me. 🙂
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- Ashley Fehr says
  October 25, 2021 at 2:16 pm
  Thanks Sheri! I’m glad to hear it!
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Wayne says
September 10, 2021 at 7:41 pm
Soup is awesome, Roux is terrifying. A ball of gum. Make your own stovetop with butter and cream amounts and very very slowly add flour.
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 13, 2021 at 11:48 am
  The roux should be simple if you follow the directions. You cannot add flour to hot liquids or you WILL have a ball of gum, so I wouldn’t recommend that method.
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  - Deborah says
    December 3, 2021 at 9:41 am
    Hi Ashley,
    I do not own a microwave. What are the steps I could take for thickening. Really want to try this crock pot recipe. Thanks.
  - Ashley Fehr says
    December 3, 2021 at 12:58 pm
    No problem! You can also follow the same steps to thicken the roux on the stove
  - Judy says
    December 18, 2021 at 10:54 pm
    I love this recipe and so does my husband. I’m 78 years old and have been making my roux in the microwave for close to 30 years, mainly when I’m making a cheese sauce. It’s less mess and fuss. My chef son still prefers to make his in a pot on the stove.
  - The Recipe Rebel says
    December 20, 2021 at 8:27 pm
    Hi Judy! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for your review!

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FAQs

How to make potato soup more thick? ›

To thicken potato soup without creating lumps, you can use a roux made of equal parts butter and flour. Melt the butter in a separate pan, add the flour, and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk the roux into the soup, and let it simmer until thickened.

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How do I add flavor to bland potato soup? ›

Once the potatoes are nice and soft, stir in the cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt (or sour cream), salt, pepper and cooked bacon bits. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper, if needed.

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Why isn't my potato soup creamy? ›

One trick to make your potato soup a little less grainy is to add some form of dairy –- cream, milk, or even cheese. Because dairy is generally creamy in texture, that characteristic will carry over into your soup. Crisis averted.

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Should you soak potatoes in water before making soup? ›

Soaking cut potatoes in water can help remove excess starch, preventing the soup from becoming too thick. However, if you prefer a thicker soup or if you're short on time, you can skip this step.

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What is the best thickener for soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

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How do you keep potatoes firm in potato soup? ›

If you cook potatoes in water, it's likely they will become mushy after a while. To fix this and keep your potatoes intact, pour a little bit of vinegar (white, wine or cider) in cooking water. It works like magic! Don't forget to rinse your potatoes afterward.

How do you make potato soup not gummy? ›

The recommended method here is to press the potatoes through a ricer (instead of using a blender), which gives the soup a light and clean texture and eliminates the gluey consistency common in other recipes.

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What makes soup creamier? ›

A roux is a classic technique for thickening soups and sauces, and simply refers to the use of fat and flour together—in this case, butter and flour! Whole milk adds plenty of creaminess, too, and voila! A lovely rich and creamy chicken soup.

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Do you boil the water first before adding potatoes? ›

For most potato dishes it's important to add the potatoes to cold water and allow the water to come to a boil with the potatoes in the water. The potato starch can react as soon as it comes in contact with hot water, which will promote uneven cooking and mealy potatoes.

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What happens if you don't soak potatoes? ›

Peeled and refrigerated potatoes that aren't soaked will still be safe to eat the next day, but the chemical reaction caused by exposure to oxygen will turn your spuds a weird pinkish/brown color. Not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that, but most people prefer their mashed potatoes white and fluffy.

Can you use the water you boil potatoes in for soup? ›

As potato cools down, it becomes thicker, which makes it a healthy option for when you're seeking to thicken soups and sauces. If applied this way, the soup or sauce will have a creamy and rich consistency. You can also use potato water to make a basic gravy without having to add any thickeners.

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