I can think of few things that are better than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day and this loaded potato soup is one of my favorites! I love that it can cook in the slow cooker all day long while I wrestle with my crazy crew.
I adapted this recipe from the cookbook 100 Days of Real Food* by Lisa Leake. Her cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to eat healthier or wanting to eat a more real food-based diet.
You can pair this with some skillet cornbread or a side salad for a full meal!
Homemade Loaded Potato Soup
2015-11-27 08:44:18
Serves 5
- 3 to 4 Large Potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 Cup diced onion
- 4 Cups Chicken Stock
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions for toppings
- Add the potatoes, onion, stock, garlic, and salt to a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Add the butter and puree the soup using a handheld immersion blender. Stir in the cream.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garish with toppings. Serve immediately.
By Lisa Leake
Adapted from 100 Days of Real Food
Jessi Fearon https://jessifearon.com/
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Ooh! That sounds delicious! Perfect on a cold rainy day too. Pinned.
I love loaded potatoes this recipe is a treasured one for sure
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