We LOVE potatoes, especially loaded, so of course we love this crock pot baked potato soup! It’s a loaded potato in soup form!
Best yet, the crock pot does all of the work, making this even less hands-on. Just throw most of the ingredients into the crockpot, let it do its thing for 4 hours, toss in the remaining ingredients, and ta-da!
It’s hearty and filling, and SO creamy! It’s a stick-to-your-bones kind of soup, perfect for fall and soup season (our FAVORITE)!
For even more go-to potato soups, try our Cheesy Potato Soup, Broccoli Potato Soup, or Ham and Potato Soup.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Packed with flavor. The ingredients are so simple, but the soup isn’t plain at all! It’s the perfect comfort food for cold fall and winter days.
- A hearty bowl-full. Packed with potatoes, bacon, and cheese, this winning combo is filling and delicious!
- Minimal effort for maximum reward. The slow cooker does all of the work. Just add the ingredients and let it simmer!
Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup Ingredients
- Red potatoes (10, cubed) – Potatoes hold their shape while turning tender, giving the soup body and a creamy bite.
- All-purpose flour (3 tablespoons) – Flour lightly thickens the broth so the soup feels rich and velvety.
- Cooked bacon, chopped (1 cup) – This adds smoky, savory depth and delivers those classic loaded potato vibes. One cup is about 5-6 slices of bacon. We like to use this Bacon in the Oven recipe.
- Onion powder (1 teaspoon) – This builds a gentle, all over onion flavor without extra chopping.
- Minced garlic (2 teaspoons) – This infuses the broth with warm, savory aroma. See this How to Mince Garlic post for tips.
- Chicken bouillon cube (1) – This boosts umami and saltiness, rounding out the simple ingredients.
- Ranch dressing mix (1 tablespoon) – This brings tangy, herby seasoning that tastes like a shortcut to flavor.
- Dried parsley (2 teaspoons) – This adds fresh, herby notes that brighten the richness.
- Salt (1 teaspoon) – This seasons the potatoes and balances the dairy.
- Black pepper (½ teaspoon) – This gives gentle warmth that complements the creamy base.
- Water (4 cups) – This is the cooking liquid that softens the potatoes and carries the flavors.
- Half and half (2 cups) – This is stirred in at the end to make the soup silky and creamy. For an extra creamy soup, you can use heavy cream or use whole milk for a slightly thinner soup.
- Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup) – Cheese melts into the soup for extra richness and that cheesy finish.
- optional vegetables – Saute carrots, celery, broccoli, or onions before adding them to the crock pot.
- optional garnish – sour cream, green onions, chives, cheese, or more bacon crumbles
How to Make Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup
COOK. Add cubed potatoes to a crock pot. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and then add cooked bacon, onion powder, minced garlic, chicken bouillon cube, Ranch dressing mix, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and water. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
SEASON + SERVE. After 4 hours, add half and half and cheddar cheese. Stir the mixture well. Cook for an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use a fork, potato masher, or pastry cutter to mash up some potatoes until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
- Dice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Add half and half and cheese at the end, dairy can separate if cooked for the full time.
- I like topping with sour cream, green onions, chives, cheese, and more bacon crumbles.
Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 10 red potatoes, cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add cubed potatoes to a crock pot. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and then add cooked bacon, onion powder, minced garlic, chicken bouillon cube, Ranch dressing mix, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and water. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, add half and half, and cheese and mix well. Cook an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a fork, potato masher, or pastry cutter to mash up some potatoes until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
- Dice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Add half and half and cheese at the end, dairy can separate if cooked for the full time.
- I like topping with sour cream, green onions, chives, cheese, and more bacon crumbles.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftover soup in an airtight container or individual-sized containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 3-4 months. Reheat gradually over low heat stirring frequently and add a bit of milk to help revive it.
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Cheesy Potato Soup
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This recipe was originally published October 2015.
Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.
I substituted one coup of finely cubed ham instead of bacon and used chicken broth, low sodium, and deleted the salt. Came out great!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing what you did with the recipe!
Made it tonight, so easy and so good. We did cut back on the 1/2&1/2 because we like a thick soup and then topped it off with more cheese. Hubby said keep this recipe and it will become a winter staple.
I have tried MANY potato soup recipes over the years and have finally found a winner! Thank you for this recipe. My husband (not the hugest soup fan) and teenage son love it as much as I do. It is so hearty, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The ONLY thing I do differently is add more bacon for my protein-loving teen boy. Otherwise, I follow the recipe to the letter (and follow your tip for mashing some of the potatoes before adding the cream and cheese). This is truly comfort in a bowl!
Oh I’m so glad to hear this is a hit with your family!!
Loved this recipe!!! My daughter fights with us to keep it for herself, LOL
Oops… also forgot to share that it freezes well and highly recommended you make it!!!