Crockpot Potato Soup

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Crockpot Potato Soup is one of those cozy, “fix it and forget it” dinners that makes the whole house smell amazing. You get tender chunks of potato and veggies, smoky bacon, and a rich, creamy broth that tastes like a loaded baked potato in soup form — with the crockpot doing most of the work for you.

If you love this kind of comfort in a bowl, be sure to check out my classic Potato Soup and Chicken Potato Soup next, and for a fun twist, my Chicken Corn Chowder and brothy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup are always family favorites on chilly nights.

So grab your coziest bowls, load up the crockpot, and let this creamy potato soup quietly take care of dinner while you get on with your day.

Crockpot potato soup recipe is a creamy, velvety meal you’ll be glad to come home to and it feeds a crowd. Warm the family on a cold night and give those taste buds a delicious treat.

✨ Before You Start

✨ Brown the bacon and veggies first. Sautéing the bacon, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in a skillet before they go into the crockpot builds deep, savory flavor you simply can’t get from raw ingredients.

✨ Use starchy russet potatoes. Russets break down just enough to make the soup naturally creamy once you mash some of them, without turning the whole pot gluey.

✨ Cut potatoes evenly. Keep the potato pieces roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate and stay tender, not mushy.

✨ Finish with a flour–milk slurry. Whisking flour into milk before it goes into the crockpot keeps the soup lump-free and silky once the heavy cream is added.

Crockpot Potato Soup Ingredients + Key Notes

This is just a quick glance at what you’ll need. For exact measurements and the full ingredient list, head down to the recipe card below.

• Bacon: Adds smoky richness and a little fat to flavor the veggies and broth. You’ll also want extra for topping.

• Onion, garlic, carrots, celery: Classic soup “mirepoix” that gives you sweetness, aroma, and depth in every bite.

• Chicken broth + Better Than Bouillon: The combo gives you a well-seasoned, chickeny base so the soup never tastes flat.

• Russet potatoes: High-starch potatoes that soften and help thicken the soup when you partially mash them.

• Flour + whole milk: Whisked together into a smooth slurry to thicken the broth gently without clumps.

• Heavy cream: Makes the soup ultra-creamy, luxurious, and satisfying.

• Thyme, salt, and pepper: Simple, cozy seasoning that lets the potato and bacon flavors shine.

• Toppings (cheddar, green onions, bacon, sour cream): Turn each bowl into a “loaded baked potato” moment.

⭐ Pro Tips for the Coziest Crockpot Potato Soup

⭐ Mash gradually for perfect thickness. Start by mashing a small portion of the potatoes, stir, and check the consistency. It’s much easier to mash a bit more than to thin out a soup that’s gotten too thick.

⭐ Hand masher over blender. A simple potato masher gives you that dreamy mix of velvety broth with plenty of chunky bits. An immersion blender can overdo it and make the soup too smooth and gummy.

⭐ Lighten it up (without losing comfort). Swap the heavy cream for half-and-half or whole milk and use turkey bacon; then just mash a few extra potatoes to keep the soup thick and hearty.

⭐ Season at the end. Between bacon, Better Than Bouillon, and broth, this soup can get salty fast. Always taste and adjust the salt right before serving.

How To Make Crockpot Potato Soup

Cook the bacon + veggies. Brown the chopped bacon in a skillet, then add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook just until the veggies start to soften.

Load the crockpot. Transfer everything to the crockpot, add the broth, Better Than Bouillon, salt, pepper, thyme, and potatoes, then cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are tender.

Thicken and finish. Whisk the flour and milk together, stir into the crockpot with the heavy cream, and cook on HIGH about 30 minutes until slightly thickened. Mash about one-third to one-half of the potatoes right in the crockpot to reach your desired thickness, then ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

***See the full instructions below.

🔬 The Cooking Science Behind Crockpot Potato Soup

This soup gets its lush, velvety texture from a few simple techniques working together. Starchy russet potatoes release natural starches as they cook low and slow, which helps thicken the broth once some of them are mashed. The flour–milk slurry adds extra starch that swells gently in the hot liquid, giving the soup body without curdling the dairy. Finishing with heavy cream adds fat, which smooths out the starchiness and gives you that silky, spoon-coating feel we all love in a creamy potato soup.

Storing + Reheating + Freezing + Make-Ahead Tips

Storing

• Let the soup cool to room temperature, then transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate for 3–4 days. It will thicken as it chills, which is totally normal.

Reheating

• For larger portions, pour the soup into a saucepan and warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring often and thinning with a splash of milk or broth as needed. For big batches, you can reheat, covered, in a 350°F (177ºC) oven for 15–20 minutes in an oven-safe dish. If the soup was stored in a glass or ceramic crock, let it come to room temperature before placing it in a preheated oven to prevent shattering, or transfer it to an oven-safe pan first.

Freezing

• Creamy potato soups can change texture when frozen (the potatoes can become a bit grainy), but it’s still doable. Cool completely, portion into freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat gently, whisking well and adding a bit of cream or broth to smooth it out.

Make-Ahead

• You can fully cook the soup a day in advance, store it in the fridge, and reheat gently before serving. Another option is to cook everything up to the point of adding the flour–milk slurry and heavy cream, refrigerate, and then finish thickening and creaming the soup in the crockpot or on the stovetop just before serving for the freshest texture.

Food Safety

• If you’d like more info on food safety, check out this link.

What to Serve With Crockpot Potato Soup

Fresh + Crisp Sides

A simple House Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Creamy Fruit Salad, or crunchy KFC Coleslaw adds brightness and a little freshness next to this rich, creamy soup.

Cozy Breads

Warm, carby sides are a must for dunking — think Cathead Biscuits, Beer Bread, Practically No Knead Bread, or buttery Garlic Bread to swipe up every last drop.

Hearty Mains This Pairs Well With

Serve smaller bowls of this soup as a cozy starter or side alongside French Dip Sandwiches, Crockpot Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Flank Steak, Honey Glazed Salmon, or juicy Grilled Chicken Kebabs for a full, comfort-food dinner.

Crockpot Potato Soup FAQs

✦ Can I use a different potato or frozen hash browns?

Yes. Yukon golds work well if you like a creamier, buttery texture that holds its shape a bit more. You can also use frozen diced hash browns in a pinch; just know they’ll soften faster, so mash very gently and add the slurry slowly so the soup doesn’t get too thick.

✦ How do I control how thick the soup is?

Mash a little at a time and stir between each round until you love the texture. A hand masher gives that perfect mix of creamy broth with some chunks left, while an immersion blender can overdo it and make the soup gluey.

✦ How can I make this a bit lighter?

Swap the heavy cream for half-and-half or whole milk and use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon. If the soup isn’t as thick as you’d like, just mash extra potatoes to build the body back up without adding more flour.

✦ Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes. Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour or thicken with a cornstarch slurry (start with 2–3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed into cold milk or broth). Add it gradually and let the soup bubble so it has time to thicken.

✦ Can I make it on the stovetop instead of in a crockpot?

You sure can. Cook the bacon and veggies in a large Dutch oven, add the broth, seasonings, and potatoes, and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the flour–milk slurry and cream, simmer until slightly thickened, then mash some of the potatoes and serve.

More Crockpot Soup Recipes

• Slow Cooker Beef Stew
• Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Crockpot Goulash

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Crockpot Potato Soup

Crockpot Potato Soup is a fix it and forget it dream boasting lotsa’ tender veggies swimming in a rich cream sauce to wow taste buds and fill tummies!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time4 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 slices bacon, chopped
• ▢ 1 medium yellow onion
• ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• ▢ 4 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 1 rounded tablespoon Better Than Bouillon, chicken flavor
• ▢ salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• ▢ 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup whole milk
• ▢ 2 Cups heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

• ▢ cheddar cheese, grated
• ▢ green onions, sliced
• ▢ bacon, crumbled
• ▢ sour cream

Instructions

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until it's about halfway done.
  
• Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery and continue to cook until vegetables begin to soften.
  
• Add the bacon-vegetable mixture to the crockpot. Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and potatoes cook on low 7-8 hours, or high 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are fork tender
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour and milk until evenly combined. Pour the flour-milk mixture into the crockpot. Stir in the heavy cream. 
  
• Place the cover back on the crockpot and turn the heat to high and cook for 30 minutes.
• When the soup is heated through, use a potato masher and mash (directly in crockpot) about one third to half the potatoes until you reach the thickness desired.
  
• To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls and garnish with optional toppings!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5027IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg

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