Description

A cozy, comforting bowl of golden potato soup with visible chunks of tender potatoes and carrots, garnished with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, and fresh green chives, served alongside rustic bread for the perfect winter meal.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 tablespoons butter (don’t use margarine, trust me)
1 small yellow onion, chopped up
3 big carrots, scrubbed and diced
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chunked (½-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt (more if you want)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3–4 cups chicken broth (low sodium stuff)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz, get the 2% kind)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more for topping)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat works fine)

Pile On Top:

Crispy bacon bits
Chopped chives
More cheese
Extra yogurt

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Crockpot

Spray your slow cooker – seriously, don’t skip this. I’ve scraped enough burnt bits to know better.

Step 2: Cook the Onion

Heat butter in your skillet and cook that onion until it smells amazing, about 6-8 minutes. This step separates mediocre soup from incredible soup.

Step 3: Add Base Ingredients

Dump the cooked onions into your slow cooker with carrots, potatoes, seasonings, and 3 cups broth. Stir it up.

Step 4: Cook Low and Slow

Set it and forget it! LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until everything’s fork-tender.

Step 5: Thicken the Soup

Half an hour before eating, whisk evaporated milk with cornstarch until smooth. No lumps allowed. Stir this into the soup and let it thicken up.

Step 6: Finish with Dairy

Turn off the heat, then add cheese and Greek yogurt. Mash about half the potatoes with a masher right in the pot. This creates the perfect chunky-smooth texture.

Step 7: Season to Taste

Taste and fix it – more salt, pepper, or broth if it’s too thick.

Step 8: Serve

Load it up with toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Cook that onion first

Cut potatoes same size

Mix cornstarch good

Use stick blender before adding dairy if you want smooth soup

Taste it – every crockpot’s different

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American