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Cozy Make-Ahead Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup

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A creamy, comforting loaded potato soup made effortlessly in a crockpot with simple ingredients like russet potatoes, bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy days and make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6–8 slices bacon, chopped (or turkey bacon for lighter option)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour/cornstarch)

Instructions

  1. Chop bacon and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet.
  2. Add chopped onion to bacon fat and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Transfer onions and garlic to crockpot.
  3. Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes and add to crockpot.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring potatoes are mostly submerged. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, milk, sour cream, and flour until smooth.
  7. Stir dairy mixture into crockpot along with shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon (reserve some bacon for garnish). Mix gently.
  8. Cover and cook on low for another 20-30 minutes until cheese melts and soup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and reserved bacon before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

If soup thickens too much after sitting, stir in a splash of milk before reheating. Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for gluten-free version. For vegetarian, omit bacon and use vegetable broth with smoked paprika or liquid smoke. Reheat gently on low heat, stirring often to prevent separation.

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