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.
Complete The Meal
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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!!!
I’m not a huge potato soup fan but this was a game changer! So easy to make and really delicious!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed the soup!
Do you pre-cook the bacon?
I have the same question! But I would think raw bacon would cook after that long in the crock pot, however, it would not get crispy.
The ingredients list says “1 cup cooked bacon, chopped”.
That’s correct. It would be more of a soggy, soft texture. So we definitely recommend pre-cooking the bacon.
Yes, you do!
Amazing soup, very easy to put together. The perfect comfy supper as the weather is starting to get slightly cooler. Served with toasted homemade bread. Thrilled.
Can you use the chicken bullion that’s in a jar instead of the cube? If so, how much? Looking forward to trying this. Thank you
Yes! I believe 1 tsp of the bullion in the jar equals 1 cube. But it should say on the jar… so I’d double check there.
Help! I love this recipe and have made.it several times, but I accidentally missed my window to get it in the crock pot in time. Has anyone adapted this for instant pot?
What do you think about using a meaty hambone instead of the bacon to make this? I have russet potatoes and imagine I could substitute them for the red potatoes. Thank you.
This is so good!! I love how comforting and satisfying this is!! Yummy!
It’s like a hug in a bowl! Why are potatoes so amazing haha. Thanks for sharing this hearty soup with us!
This is so creamy and delicious! My kind of soup!! YUM!
Everyone loved it! I do recommend mashing the potatoes at the end because they are still in fairly large chunks but it was delicious!
Thanks for the feedback. So glad you loved the soup!
Making this recipe now. Step 2 says to sprinkle flour over potato’s then th next step is to add flour. Can you clarify this? Thank you! Looking forward to eating this today!
Yes, just add the flour in step 2! We’ll update that in the instructions. Hope you enjoy the soup!
You have flour listed twice in step 2. Should one of those be water? I don’t see where it says to add water.
Water is listed at the very end of the list in step 2. But we do have flour in there twice, so thanks for pointing that out. We’ll update it.
You haven’t updated this yet.
Kid & Teenager approved! This is the one soup my teens have requested since they were small kids. We love this soup served with toasted garlic bread.
Mmmm sounds delicious with that garlic bread. I’m so happy this soup is a hit with your kids too!
Disney Baked Potato soup is SO good. And this recipe is the closest to it!
Do you fry or cook the bacon before adding it to the crock pot or do you add it uncooked?
Yes, I’ve always cooked it beforehand.
I love this recipe! Very comforting and creamy. I suggest updating the directions to note that the bacon should be cooked ahead of time. I was about to add raw chopped bacon until I read these comments where you said it should be cooked. Thanks for your yummy recipes!!
While searching on Pinterest for Chinese food I came across your post for “15 Chinese Food Recipes” and when I clicked on it this Easy Crockpot Baked Potato Soup!
I’m not too disappointed because this is a great recipe!
Jyst wanted to make you aware of this booper.
Oh thank you for letting us know. Can you comment the Pinterest link to me here so we know which one to fix? Thanks so much!
Going to try this recipe soon! Question, for the garlic- I assume that is minced garlic? Thanks!
Yay! I hope you enjoy it! And yes, minced garlic is perfect.
So good! Very easy to make
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you!
Can you use chicken broth instead of water?
You sure could 🙂 Enjoy!!
Thank you for sharing.
Glad to share 🙂 Thank you!
Haven’t tried yet, but quick question- Do the cooked bacon bits slow cook with the rest of the ingredients, not just added at the end? Worried they may be overlooked and hard when the potatoes are done. Thanks!
I add them towards the end 🙂 Hopefully, that helps! Or, you can add them right before serving.
Another great soup recipe! If you like anything with potatoes you will love This recipe. Its creamy,warm and very satisfying.
i could eat this every night! It is so comforting & creamy! It is well worth the wait! We served it in bread bowls, which is my favorite way to eat soup. thank you1
As always you recipes are terrific and a huge hit with the family.
Most of my meals are your recipes. Thank-you so much
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you and your family enjoy the recipes!!
You are so welcome!! I hope you will 🙂 Thank you!
Love your recipes,I like to make things that dont have many ingredients.
So, do I!! Thanks so much!!
What is half n half? Not familiar with it in Australia.
Half milk and half cream
My wife has made this and both of us enjoyed it.
What a gorgeous and delicious looking soup!
This soup looks heavenly!! Love that you made it in a slow cooker too – perfect comfort food for busy days!
I adore my crockpot, so this soup is definitely in my future!
Send this over….please! It sounds delicious.
Love a good slow cooker soup, and this Baked Potato one looks so hearty and delicious! And I need that pumpkin tureen in my life- too cute! 🙂
Oh yummy, this looks and sounds delicious! I’m always looking for new crock pot ideas and this soup sounds wonderful!
My kids would be so excited to have this soup waiting for them after school. Looks fantastic and so do all those fabulous products!
I couldn’t be more excited either…soup season is my favorite! And baked potato screams comfort!
This must be so delicious with the added ranch mix! It looks so very thick and creamy. Perfect for the cold days we’re already having!
The temps are definitely getting cooler here and I’m looking for some new recipes! Looks like perfect comfort in a bowl!
This just screams comfort food to me!! Delicious!
I love how hearty this is!! And that pumpkin turine is just about the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen 😀
One of my favorite soups made easier. Perfect for a cold night when I know I will be short on time!
That soup tureen is super adorable! And yes, soup and crock pot say Fall to me. Once all my Canadian Thanksgiving leftovers are gone it’s time to take out the Crockpot and start making food ahead (something I’m not so good at). There is lots of inspiration here at Lilluna!