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Pioneer Woman’s Creamy Crockpot Potato Soup
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Place peeled and diced potatoes, onion, and garlic in the crockpot
Pour chicken or vegetable broth over the vegetables
Add salt, pepper, and dried thyme
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until potatoes are very tender
Using a potato masher, partially mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup while leaving some chunks for texture
Add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until cream cheese is completely melted
If using cornstarch, mix with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into soup to thicken
Cook an additional 15 minutes until soup is heated through and thickened
Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- 6-quart crockpot
- Vegetable peeler
- Sharp chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Potato masher
- Ladle
- Large mixing bowl
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
For lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream
Add carrots and celery for extra vegetables
Try different cheese varieties like Gruyere or Gouda
Make it spicy by adding diced jalapeos or red pepper flakes
Use yellow potatoes for a naturally creamier texture
Add corn for sweetness and texture variation
Include chopped ham instead of bacon for variation
📊 Nutrition Facts
🔥 Time to Burn Calories
Walking 85min, Running 40min, Cycling 55min
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Let soup cool completely before storing Store in airtight containers in refrigerator for up to 4 days Keep garnishes separate from soup for best results
🔥 Reheating Tips
- Reheat in crockpot on LOW for 1-2 hours Warm on stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally Microwave in individual portions, stirring every minute Add a splash of milk or cream if soup is too thick when reheating
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Peel and cut potatoes up to 24 hours ahead, store submerged in cold water Dice onions and prepare garnishes 1 day in advance Cook and crumble bacon up to 2 days ahead
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze soup without dairy ingredients for up to 3 months Add cream and cheese after thawing when reheating Store in freezer-safe containers with 1-inch headspace Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with warm crusty bread or dinner rolls Pair with a crisp green salad Garnish with extra bacon, cheese, and green onions Add oyster crackers or croutons for crunch Serve alongside a grilled cheese sandwich for ultimate comfort food
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not cutting potatoes in uniform sizes, leading to uneven cooking Adding dairy ingredients too early in the cooking process Overcooking the potatoes until they become mushy Not seasoning adequately throughout the cooking process Opening the crockpot lid too frequently, which releases essential heat
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Loaded Baked Potato: Add extra cheese, bacon, and sour cream Roasted Garlic: Add a whole head of roasted garlic Cheese Lovers: Use multiple types of cheese for complex flavor Vegetable Garden: Add various vegetables like carrots, celery, and corn Southwest Style: Add corn, green chilies, and top with tortilla strips
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, but the soup won't be as rich and creamy. Half-and-half is a good middle ground.
It's preferred but not required. If leaving skins on, scrub potatoes well.
Yes, use vegetable broth and omit bacon. Add extra seasonings for flavor.
This can happen if potatoes are exposed to air too long before cooking. Keep them submerged in water if prepping ahead.
Yes, but texture may be slightly different. Add them frozen and adjust cooking time.
Add dairy ingredients during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Yes, if your crockpot is large enough. Cooking time remains the same.
Russet potatoes are ideal for their starchy content, but Yukon Gold also work well.
Yes, make up to 2 days ahead and reheat slowly. Add fresh garnishes when serving.
Store bacon, cheese, and green onions separately in airtight containers.
