I can hardly believe that Autumn weather is here, the leaves are turning around our neck of the woods and it’s put me in the mood for some delicious savory soups…
AND what’s better than a delicious savory SLOW COOKER soup?! Not a whole lot, in my book. I love to throw it together in the morning and walk in that evening to dinner-ready-to-go 🙂
Slow Cooker Potato Soup is perfect for a fall day or pretty much any day for that matter!
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 10 red potatoes cubed
- 1 large onion diced and sautéd in butter
- 5 cups water
- 3 Tbsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 3oz package of real bacon bits
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions
Instructions
- Place the first 9 ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- The potatoes should be tender.
- Stir in half and half, cheese, sour cream and chives or green onion.
- Heat through and serve.
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* I got this recipe from my friend Carol… she’s awesome!
I know you’ll just love this Slow Cooker Potato Soup recipe… it’s a crowd pleaser for sure.
Have a wonderful Monday and Happy Cooking!
xoxo~ Ruthie
Dav Cross says
i made this a couple months ago minus the ranch packet and I used heavy cream instead of half and half. Boy was it delicious I had enough to freeze and reheat for another day and I plan on making it again tomorrow for the snow day. I love crockpot dinners. Thanks
Ruthie says
That’s so great to know it froze so well! That’s awesome. Thanks for the fun feed back- we love this recipe too 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Desiree @ The36thAvenue says
LOOKS YUMMY… I’m pinning!
Ruthie says
Thank you! It’ll keep you warm all winter recipe~ I love the slow cooker 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Louise Hardison says
This soup sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it. I will let you know how it comes out.
Ruthie says
Hi Louise! My grandma’s name was Louise so I love you already 🙂 I can’t wait to hear how you like it… we love this soup! Happy Holidays!! xoxo~ Ruthie
Linda thompson says
I made this soup, smelled great tasted great but it was like potatoes in yellow water. What do u think happened?
Ruthie says
Hi Linda… that’s no fun. I’ve not heard of this happening before- I wonder if the dairy products somehow separated?! That’d be strange though because they are just added at the end of the cooking time- did you add them last? They’re just warmed though so be sure to have them not cook for too long. I can’t think of another reason for it to happen- maybe it was just a crazy cooking moment 🙂 Next time you try it let me know if it works! xoxo~ Ruthie
Jill says
What kind of Ranch dressing package? Not the Italian right?
Ruthie says
That’s right- just the original ranch dressing packet. You’ll love this recipe!! It’s awesome for winter 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Louise Jacobs (Weezy) says
Potatoes are my most favorite veggie( in fact my all time favorite food, besides chocolate truffles), so ergo, this potato soup should be wonderful. Can’t wait to try it. Sounds yummy!!!!
Ruthie says
Hi Louise! I love your name, my Grandama’s name was Louise too. This soup is so good and great in the slow cooker. I hope you enjoy it! xoxo~ Ruthie
Rachel Rathbun says
How long can the dairy be in the crock pot until it separates?
Ruthie says
The great thing about this recipe is the dairy goes in at the end of the cook time and just heats through. Have no fear of it separating… it works like a charm! Enjoy!! xoxo~ Ruthie
Susan says
When making your potato soup in the crock pot, can I eliminate the sour cream and cream cheese and just use the whole milk? Neither my husband or I like those cheese.
Madeliene says
Hi Susan! Great question. I would replace it with 3/4 cup cream and then thicken it with corn starch if a thicker consistency is desired!! Happy Cooking!