This Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup combines all the flavours of a classic baked potato into one bowl. Creamy and comforting, it’s also quick and easy to prep. Let the slow cooker do the work!
Start your crockpots, this Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup is a must-make! I stole this recipe from my own Fraiche Table Meal Plan. Why? Simply because it’s too good not to share, and because the meal plan from which it came – changes lives. More on that below…
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Why Make Soup in a Slow Cooker?
The answer is simple: Convenience and Time-Saving. A crockpot allows for super hands-off cooking. Plus, the long and slow simmering, enhances the flavours of the soup (BONUS!). It’s super convenient for busy schedules, as you can simply start the slow cooker in the morning, and return to a delicious soup in the evening. Now that’s the type of simplifying we want this year!
What is in Baked Potato Soup?
This recipe is the epitome of what it means to find “comfort” in a bowl of soup. It incorporates all the flavours you would expect from a classic baked potato, including potato, onion, bacon, and cheese, with an added twist of some sneaky hidden cauliflower. When it comes to toppings (much like the original baked potato) you can totally freestyle!
More Fraîche Table Slow Cooker Recipes
One of the many features you’ll love about Fraiche Table is the Recipe Bank, FULL of thousands (you heard me!) of wholesome easy recipes. Better yet, you can filter by ‘type,’ including ‘crockpot.’ If you’re on the hunt for more slow cooker recipes like this one, that’s the spot to be. Check out some of these other drool-worthy recipes:
It isn’t the first time I’ve spilled the beans on the amazing recipes we have over on the Meal Plan, here on the blog. Here is a little list of some others you can try for free to get a taste of what’s inside the plan:
- Fraiche Table Baked Spaghetti
- Fraîche Table Cajun Chicken Sandwich (Earl’s Restaurant Dupe)
- Fraîche Table Chicken Teriyaki Burgers
- Fraîche Table Shawarma Bowls
Happy cooking! Let me know how you like this recipe below!
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
This Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soups combines all the flavours of a classic baked potato into one bowl. Creamy and comforting, it’s also quick and easy to prep. Let the slow cooker do the work!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled & cut into 1″ pieces
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 6 garlic cloves peeled & minced
- 8 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
- 2 cups milk of choice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
For the Slow Cooker
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To a slow cooker add the potatoes, cauliflower florets, onion, garlic, and stock. Season with salt and pepper and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Stir in the milk and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the bacon and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly crisp. Remove from the pan and crumble when cool.
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Serve the soup topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream.
For the Stovetop
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To a pot over medium heat, add the potatoes, cauliflower florets, onion, garlic, and stock. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for around 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the milk and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the bacon and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly crisp. Remove from the pan and crumble when cool.
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Serve the soup topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream.
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