Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup recipe. Creamy potatoes, smoked beef, and melted cheese combine in a slow‑cooker for a rich, velvety bowl of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy, hearty soup is topped with green onions, sour cream, and extra smoked beef bits for a personalized finish. Ideal for families, potlucks, or solo meals, it offers satisfying warmth and nutrition in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup smoked beef, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, additional shredded cheese, smoked beef bits
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped smoked beef and pour the chicken broth over the potatoes.
- Cook on low for 6‑7 hours (or on high for 3‑4 hours) until the potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before the end, stir in the softened cream cheese and shredded cheese until fully melted and the soup is velvety.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with sliced green onions and any optional toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of smoked paprika or diced jalapeño. To make it dairy‑free
- substitute dairy cheese with a plant‑based alternative and omit the cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6‑7 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup, slow cooker soup recipe, loaded potato soup, comfort food soup, easy slow cooker meals, creamy potato soup