Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Creamy, comforting, and full of flavour, this Slow Cooker Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy meal. With leeks, celery, and potatoes simmered to perfection, it’s easy to make, ready in just over 4 hours, and perfect for topping with bacon, cheese, or fresh herbs.

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Course: Appetizer, Main, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: slow cooker potato soup

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 4 5

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: people

Ingredients

2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion chopped (70g / 2.5oz)
2 medium leeks washed and sliced (500g / 17.6oz)
2 ribs celery diced
3 potatoes peeled and cut into 2cm cubes (400g / 14oz)
½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
¼ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

To serve

Cooked bacon chopped
Parmesan or cheddar
Drizzle of cream and olive oil
Parsley or chives

Instructions

Melt the butter and olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, then sauté the onion, leeks, and celery for 4–5 minutes until softened.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker and add the potatoes, dried herbs, stock, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 4–5 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until the potatoes are tender. Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender, then stir in the milk and cream until the consistency is to your liking.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with optional toppings such as bacon, cheese, a drizzle of cream or olive oil, and a sprinkle of parsley or chives.

Nutrition

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