Cream of Potato Soup
🕒 Total Time: 192 hours 5 minutes
🥣 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 6 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 6 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 parsley sprigs, chopped
- Optional: Cooked bacon, for garnish
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a crockpot, add frozen hash brown potatoes, diced carrot, chopped celery, finely chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, milk, and half-and-half. Mix everything well until combined.
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Cooking:
- Set the crockpot to high heat and cook for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively, set it to low heat and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Allow the flavors to meld together as the soup cooks, creating a creamy and rich base.
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Serve:
- Once the soup is cooked to perfection, ladle it into individual serving bowls.
- Optionally, sprinkle some cooked bacon and chopped parsley on top of each serving for added flavor and presentation.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the cream of potato soup hot, accompanied by crusty bread or your favorite side dish.
- Enjoy the comforting warmth and hearty flavors of this delicious homemade soup!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 438.2
- Fat Content: 23.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 73mg
- Sodium Content: 904.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 47.5g
- Fiber Content: 3.8g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 12.5g
This Cream of Potato Soup recipe is a delightful blend of hearty potatoes, creamy cheese, and savory vegetables, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or anytime you crave a comforting bowl of soup. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients, and the slow cooking process in the crockpot allows the flavors to develop beautifully. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or hosting a gathering with friends, this soup is sure to be a hit!
