Description
This Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup is a creamy and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly days. It’s made with simple ingredients and requires minimal effort, thanks to the slow cooker.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb or 5-6 medium-sized potatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped finely
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk of choice
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables (Optional): In a sauté pan, heat olive oil. While oil is heating, chop veggies. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. (This step is optional but adds flavor.)
- Add Ingredients to Crock Pot: Add all ingredients into the crock pot, except milk and cheese.
- Cook: Set the crock pot to cook for 6 hours on high, or 8 hours on low.
- Blend and Serve: Once cooked, stir in milk and cheese. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to make the soup smooth. Serve with your favorite toppings like bacon, chives, or cheese.
Notes
- Potatoes: You can use any type of potato for this recipe, such as Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes.
- Broth: You can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth if you prefer.
- Cheese: Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese.
- Milk: You can use any type of milk you like, such as whole milk, skim milk, or almond milk.
- Toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Try adding croutons, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1Og
- Cholesterol: 30mg
