Description
This Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish made with tender russet potatoes, onions, and rich cream, slow-cooked to perfection for a creamy, thick texture. Perfect for a cozy meal, it features simple ingredients blended together with a touch of Xanthan Gum to naturally thicken the soup without flour or cornstarch.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Thickening & Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Xanthan Gum
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the russet potatoes and dice the small onion finely to ensure even cooking and smooth texture.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Place the diced potatoes, onions, chicken broth, butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker, spreading evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cook Soup: Set the slow cooker on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, cooking until the potatoes are soft and tender, which forms the base of your creamy soup.
- Make Thickening Mixture: About 30 to 60 minutes before the soup finishes cooking, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, and Xanthan Gum in a small mixing bowl until smooth and thickened. The Xanthan Gum will help naturally thicken the soup.
- Incorporate Thickener: Stir this cream mixture thoroughly into the soup in the slow cooker, making sure it is evenly combined for a creamy consistency.
- Final Cooking: Cook the soup on high for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until it thickens slightly, enriching the flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it vegetarian-friendly.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as per your taste.
- If you prefer a chunkier soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cream mixture.
- Xanthan Gum acts as a gluten-free thickener, but if unavailable, cornstarch or flour mixed with cold water may be used as alternatives, adjusting the quantity accordingly.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, chopped green onions, or crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
