Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Bacon & Cream Cheese (Perfect for Fall & Winter)

                                                

Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe
With Fall and Winter quickly approaching, there’s nothing better than a warm, comforting bowl of creamy crockpot soup. This easy slow cooker potato soup with bacon is an easy recipe and uses simple ingredients like frozen hash browns, bacon bits, and cream cheese. 

This slow cooker potato soup recipe is kid-friendly, easy to customize, and perfect for busy weeknights or those cool, rainy days.

Here's What Some Readers Had to Say
• One reviewer said, "Just wanted to let you know that this is my family's favorite potato soup recipe!" 
• Another review said, "I have been cooking and taking meals to my in-laws on the weekends for awhile now. This was an easy recipe to make and take - travels well. It hits the spot - delicious, creamy, cheesy, and comforting. They appreciated it. I now have a go-to potato soup recipe! Thank you, Pam"
• And another said, "It looks good enough...lovely recipe share"

• Total cook time: 6-7 hours on low, 4-5 hours on high
• Storage tip: Store soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
• Reheat tip: Reheat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, until warm
• Difficulty level: Easy

Why Choose a Crockpot Recipe

I love crockpot for recipes because I can prepare it in the late morning and have everything done and ready to go by dinnertime. This is especially handy with working, late nights with sports, and eventually having to homeschool. This meal is the perfect comfort food and just warms up your entire body starting with that first bite.

Recipe adapted from Key Ingredient. I found the original recipe and made a few adjustments to suit my taste, tweaking the measurements and offering some recommendations based on my experience. 

Why You'll Love this Easy Potato Soup Recipe
• Perfect for busy weeknights
• Easy to prepare
• Kid-friendly
• Customizable
• Comforting flavors perfect for fall and winter

If you enjoy this comfort food Like This Potato Soup, You May Want to Try:
Easy Chicken and Waffles
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese
Tender and Flavorful Pot Roast

FAQS
• Can I make this crockpot potato soup with fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?

Yes! Substitute 6-8 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, for the frozen hash browns.

• Can I freeze leftover slow cooker potato soup?

Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. To freeze leftover potato soup, store it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. 

• What toppings go best with potato soup?

Popular toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and chopped green onions. Feel free to customize with your favorites!

• Can I use cream of celery in place of cream of chicken? Absolutely!

• Can I make this soup thicker? Yes, you can try mashing some of the potatoes or using an immersion blender.

• How do I make this vegetarian? Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and leave out the bacon!

Ingredients for Easy Crockpot Soup For Fall
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• 1 30oz. bag of frozen diced hash browns

• *1 32 oz. box of chicken broth or *Vegetable Broth (this is equivalent to about 4 cups)

• *1 22 oz. can of cream of chicken soup or *cream of mushroom soup for an added flavor

• 3 oz. of bacon bits

• 1 8oz package of cream cheese

• Cheddar cheese (to sprinkle on top, you can also swap cheddar out for three cheese, pepper jack, or a cheese of your liking)

• Black pepper

How to Make Potato Soup in a Crockpot

1. Turn crockpot on to low and add hash browns.

2. Pour in chicken broth.

3. Add cream of chicken soup 

Note: The original recipe called for 10oz of cream of chicken soup but I used a 22oz can and thought it tasted amazing!

4. Add 3 oz of bacon bits, and season with pepper (and salt, if desired).

5. I put the food on low for 6-7 hours. 

6. An hour before you serve it, cut up the cream cheese and put it in the crockpot. 

Note: I recommend cutting the cream cheese into squares for better blending. After an hour on low, some cream cheese might still be a little chunky, so turning the heat to high for the last 30 minutes can help it blend more quickly.

7. Once the cream cheese is blended, move the crockpot to "warm" and serve. 

You can add shredded cheese and bacon bits on top. I prefer to have the bacon bits cooked in the soup as they are softer. 

This is the best crockpot potato soup recipe that I have ever made. 

If you love this potato soup, check out my Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese for a cozy dinner pairing!

Tips for Storing & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for two minutes or until warm.

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