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Crock pot baked potato soup is a creamy twist on a loaded baked potato – an EASY, delicious slow cooker staple!

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Baked Potato Soup in the Crock Pot

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 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!
Ingredients for crock pot baked potato soup recipe on counter.

Ingredients

  • 10 red potatoes cubed – or Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped – about 5-6 slices of bacon. See Bacon in the Oven.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlicHow to Mince Garlic
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or 1 cup of chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups water – Reduce water to 3 cups if using chicken broth.
  • 2 cups half and half For an extra creamy soup use heavy cream or for a thinner soup use whole milk.
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 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

  1. COOK. Add 10 cubed red potatoes to the crock pot. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over potatoes and add 1 cup cooked chopped bacon, 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, and 4 cups water. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
  2. SEASON + SERVE. After 4 hours, add 2 cups half and half, and 1 cup cheddar cheese and stir the mixture well. Cook an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Make It Extra Creamy

Use a fork, potato masher, or pastry cutter to mash up some potatoes until the soup reaches your desired consistency.

Baked potato soup recipe in crock pot.

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5 from 43 votes

Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup

By: Lil’ Luna
Crock pot baked potato soup is a creamy twist on a loaded baked potato – an EASY, delicious slow cooker staple!
Servings: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours 15 minutes
Total: 4 hours 25 minutes

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 tablespoons 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.

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Notes

Store leftovers in one airtight container or individual sized containers. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
Reheat very gradually over low heat stirring frequently. If needed add a bit of milk to help revive it.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal, Carbohydrates: 63g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 1262mg, Potassium: 1781mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 355IU, Vitamin C: 31.4mg, Calcium: 223mg, Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to store?

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.

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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69 Comments

  1. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    Another great soup recipe! If you like anything with potatoes you will love This recipe. Its creamy,warm and very satisfying.

  2. Joy says:

    5 stars
    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

    1. Kathy Rounds says:

      5 stars
      As always you recipes are terrific and a huge hit with the family.
      Most of my meals are your recipes. Thank-you so much

      1. Lil'Luna Team says:

        You’re welcome! I’m so glad you and your family enjoy the recipes!!

  3. Kristyn Merkley says:

    You are so welcome!! I hope you will 🙂 Thank you!

  4. Pat says:

    Love your recipes,I like to make things that dont have many ingredients.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      So, do I!! Thanks so much!!

  5. Val says:

    What is half n half? Not familiar with it in Australia.

    1. Kim says:

      Half milk and half cream

  6. John Raby says:

    5 stars
    My wife has made this and both of us enjoyed it.

  7. Nutmeg Nanny says:

    What a gorgeous and delicious looking soup!

  8. Trish - Mom On Timeout says:

    This soup looks heavenly!! Love that you made it in a slow cooker too – perfect comfort food for busy days!

  9. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says:

    I adore my crockpot, so this soup is definitely in my future!

  10. Cathy-Noble Pig says:

    Send this over….please! It sounds delicious.