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Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup

Creamy Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup for Cozy Nights

This Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup offers creamy texture and rich flavors, perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4-6 cups Chicken Broth adjust for desired consistency
  • 3 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Cold Milk mixed with flour
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour for thickening
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or Half and Half
  • 1 pound Velveeta Cheese cut into chunks
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Bacon crumbled
  • ¼ cup Green Onions fresh and chopped

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Crock Pot, add the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir together thoroughly to combine.
  2. Cover your Crock Pot and set to cook on high for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  3. Whisk together the cold milk and all-purpose flour until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup along with the heavy cream and lower the setting to high for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the Velveeta cheese chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until melted.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use Velveeta cheese for creaminess. Adjust the chicken broth based on your desired soup thickness.

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