Introduction: Mimi’s Loaded Potato Soup brings the ultimate comfort food experience, perfect for chilly days or when you need a cozy, satisfying meal. This crockpot version allows you to enjoy the rich flavors of a classic potato soup with minimal effort. The slow cooking process melds the flavors beautifully, resulting in a creamy, indulgent dish that’s a hit with families.
Ingredients:
- Potatoes, peeled and diced
- Chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Onion, chopped
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place the diced potatoes in the crockpot and cover them with chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Add the chopped onions to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for several hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cream cheese about an hour before serving, allowing everything to blend and heat through.
- Just before serving, mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and green onions.
Conclusion and Tips: This soup is versatile and forgiving, so feel free to adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth or cream ingredients according to your preference. Mimi’s Loaded Potato Soup is a wonderful dish that serves as a full meal, especially when paired with a side of crusty bread. It’s also great for leftovers and tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.