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Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

Nothing is better than a large bowl of loaded potato soup when the weather turns cold and you're in the mood for something hearty and filling. It's the ideal comfort food, easy to make, and loaded with all the baked potato toppings
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 quart bone or vegetable broth homemade preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 large family-size instant Idaho garlic parmesan mashed potatoes
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs lemon balm, basil, or fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh or dried
Toppings:
  • 1/2 cup bacon fried and crumbled
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Chopped green onions
  • Grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Prepare the Base:
  1. Place the peeled and cubed potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, butter, and rendered bacon fat into the crockpot.
Add Liquids and Seasonings:
  1. Pour in the broth, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and fresh herbs. Stir gently to combine.
Cook:
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Add Instant Mashed Potatoes:
  1. Stir in the family-size instant Idaho garlic parmesan mashed potatoes. This will help thicken the soup and add extra flavor.
Incorporate Cream Cheese and Cheddar:
  1. Add the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the crockpot. Stir well until the cheeses are melted and fully incorporated, creating a creamy texture.
Finish with Cream:
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and stir again. Let the soup cook for another 15–30 minutes on low to heat through and blend flavors.
Adjust Seasoning:
  1. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
Serve with Toppings:
  1. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with crumbled bacon, a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.
  2. Enjoy!