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5 from 3 reviews

Crockpot Idaho Potato Soup (5 hours)

5 hours 30 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:8/21/23
Updated:8/21/23
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5 hour Crockpot Idaho Potato Soup. Potatoes are cooked under tender, and then bacon, sour cream and shredded cheese is added in to make it super creamy!

creamy potato soup in blue bowl with shredded cheese on top.

This potato soup is so creamy!

This potato soup is next level. Potatoes are slow cooked until tender, then we mash them up for the potato soup base (either by hand or immersion blender). Now its’ time to get creamy.

We add in half and half (oh yes), sour cream (oh yes yes) and shredded cheese (oh yes yes yes) to make a super creamy potato soup that will leave your family with hearts in their eyes.

half and half, sour cream and bag of shredded cheese on table.

Oh and then we’re adding in bacon too because why not just make this the BEST POTATO SOUP ever.

Serve this soup with some dinner rolls, sweet cornbread or Italian bread for dipping and enjoy!

large spoon lifting out potato soup.

How long does potato soup take in the crockpot?

You are going to cook this potato soup in the slow cooker for 5 hours (on HIGH), add a few creamy ingredients and then cook for 10 more minutes so the cheese melts.

blue bowl of creamy potato soup.

Ingredients

  • Idaho potatoes (or Russet), chopped up – no need to peel them! Want to use Yukon potatoes? Check out my Yukon Gold potato soup.
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • butter
  • salt & pepper
  • half and half
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • bacon
idaho potatoes on table.

How to Make Potato Soup in the Slow Cooker

Add potatoes to the slow cooker. There’s no need to peel them – let’s make it easy on us!

chopped up potatoes in slow cooker.

Add in onion, chicken broth, butter and salt and pepper.

chicken broth being poured into slow cooker.

Stir to combine everything and then cook for 5 hours or until potatoes are softened.

cooked potatoes and onions in slow cooker.

When there’s a few minutes left on the crockpot, brown some bacon and crumble it up.

crumbled cooked bacon.

Now it’s up to you. Do you want it chunky or creamy? If you want a chunky potato soup, use a potato masher (or spoon) and mash the potatoes until you have the desired chunkiness you want.

Or if you want creamy smooth potato soup, or somewhere in between, use a immersion blender. I usually always use a immersion blender for this soup, blending it until it’s fairly creamy with a few chunks of potatoes still left in it.

immersion blender blending soup in slow cooker until creamy.

Add in half and half (btw here’s how to freeze leftover half and half), sour cream and shredded cheese.

shredded cheese in measuring cup.

Add in the cooked bacon.

bacon, cheese and sour cream added into slow cooker with spoon mixing it.

Cook for 10-15 minutes more, or until cheese is completely melted, stirring often.

ladle in slow cooker filled with potato soup.

Serve in bowls as is or add finely chopped chives, additional sour cream or cheddar cheese on top. Enjoy this potato soup!

bowl of soup ready to be served in blue bowl with shredded cheese and chives on top.

Leftovers and Reheating Directions

Store leftover potato soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Potato soup stores well for up to 5 days.

To reheat, heat up in the microwave for a few minutes, stirring to to make sure the middle is completely heated. You can also add to a pot and heat on the stovetop, stirring until warm.

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Follow this recipe to make creamy Idaho Potato Soup in the crockpot!  Potatoes are cooked for 5 hours, and then bacon, sour cream and shredded cheese is added in to make it super creamy!
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Crockpot Idaho Potato Soup (5 hours)

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5 hour Crockpot Idaho Potato Soup. Potatoes are cooked under tender, and then bacon, sour cream and shredded cheese is added in to make it super creamy!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pound Idaho Potatoes unpeeled, chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth (this is a 32 ounce container)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounce package bacon cooked until crispy and then crumbled

Instructions

  • Add potatoes, onion, chicken broth, butter, salt and pepper into the crockpot. Stir to mix.
  • Cook on HIGH for 5 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until the desired consistency. Alternately, if you want it super creamy you can use an immersion blender (I usually do this!).
  • Add half and half, sour cream, shredded cheese and bacon and cook for 10 more minutes, or until creamy and cheese is melted.
  • Serve in bowls and enjoy! Garnish with fresh chives, additional sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot idaho potato soup
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  1. Darrell Stroh says

    September 14, 2023 at 8:56 am

    I can’t wait try this !!!

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