Slow Cooker Potato Soup Four Ways

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds waxy potatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 cups no-chicken broth or vegetable broth

  • 1 1/2-2 cups light cream

  • 1 slice Crumbled cooked bacon, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced scallions and/or sour cream

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, thyme, pepper and broth in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours. (Or see Stovetop Variation, below.)

  2. Add 1 1/2 cups cream and blend the soup with an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender) until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Serve with desired toppings.