Description
Potato soup (crockpot) is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly nights, blending creamy potatoes and fresh vegetables into a deliciously comforting bowl. Effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal that warms both the heart and home. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, every spoonful promises a satisfying experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thin
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and peeling the potatoes. Dice them and chop the onions, carrots, and celery.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. This enhances their flavor.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to the crockpot. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, vegetable broth, thyme, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream or milk. For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes against the sides of the crockpot.
- Serve hot with crispy bacon bits or fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg