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Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe for Kids (Crockpot)

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This creamy, cheesy loaded baked potato soup is made in the crockpot with simple ingredients. It’s a hands-off, budget-friendly meal that tastes like comfort food at its finest, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 green onions, sliced thinly

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes. Peel and dice russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch and drain well.
  2. Layer the base. Place diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour chicken broth over everything and stir.
  3. Cook on low. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Mash it up. Use a potato masher to mash about half the potatoes right in the crockpot, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Add the dairy. Stir in butter, whole milk, and heavy cream. Cook uncovered for another 15-20 minutes on low to heat through.
  6. Season and adjust. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Cook the bacon. While soup finishes, cook bacon until crispy (bake at 400°F for 15 minutes), then crumble.
  8. Serve and load it up. Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar, sour cream, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes or let cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes. For a thinner soup, stir in extra warm broth or milk. Let dairy come to room temperature before adding to prevent curdling. Season in layers, as bacon and cheese add salt.

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