Slow Cooker Potato Soup with Heavy Cream

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I love this simple, basic recipe for slow cooker potato soup. Sometimes I add bacon or Cheddar cheese for a little variation. You can do a lot with it.

Submitted by Angel15
Updated on February 11, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 5 cups water

  • 5 cups cubed potatoes

  • 2 cups chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • ¼ cup salted butter

  • 4 cubes chicken bouillon

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch garlic powder

  • 1 cup cold water

  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Directions

  1. Combine 5 cups water, potatoes, onion, celery, butter, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Cook until vegetables are tender, on Low for 8 to 9 hours or on High, about 6 hours.

  2. Mix cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir 1/2 of the cornstarch mixture, heavy cream, and evaporated milk into the soup and cook for 1 more hour until thickened, adding more of the cornstarch mixture if desired for consistency. Top with chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
25g Fat
23g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 16g 78%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1028mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 150mg 12%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 542mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.