Description
- This creamy homemade potato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with tender potatoes, aromatic garlic and onion, and finished with cream and optional cheese, it’s the perfect cozy dish for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Cooked bacon, green onions, or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes evenly. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Place potatoes, sautéed aromatics, broth, thyme, butter, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Blend part of the soup using an immersion blender to reach desired creaminess.
- Stir in cream or milk and shredded cheese. Heat until fully combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally creamy texture.
- Sautéing aromatics before slow cooking deepens flavor.
- For a vegan version, use olive oil, coconut milk, and skip the cheese.
- To freeze, cool fully and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg