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Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

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This Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup is a cozy, creamy, and healthier twist on the classic comfort food. Packed with potatoes, veggies, and all your favorite toppings, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (about 2 lbs) russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 cup milk (2% or whole, or unsweetened almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled (or plant-based bacon or omit for vegetarian)
  • Chives or green onions, for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic.
  2. Add potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to a 6-quart crockpot. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. While soup cooks, cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain and crumble.
  5. When potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup in the crockpot (or blend 3 cups in a blender and return to pot).
  6. Stir in milk and Greek yogurt (or sour cream). Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and melted.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt, pepper, or hot sauce if desired. If soup is too thick, add more milk or broth; if too thin, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, extra cheese, and chives or green onions.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit bacon or use a plant-based alternative. For dairy-free, use non-dairy milk, yogurt, and cheese. Blending half the soup gives a creamy texture while keeping some chunks. Soup thickens as it sits; add broth or milk when reheating. Customize toppings to your liking.

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