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Skinny Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup

October 15, 2014

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Skinny crock pot loaded potato soup is a lightened up version of loaded potato soup that only takes about five minutes to prepare then cooks all day in a slow cooker.

white bowl full of Skinny Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup and toppings

It’s been cold and dreary around here for the past few days.  I’m thinking a big bowl of loaded potato soup is in order to warm my spirits.  I love potato soup.  It’s thick, hearty, cheesy, and typically has chunks of salty bacon.  What’s not to love?

Today I’m making my skinny crock pot loaded potato soup.  It’s a lightened up version of loaded potato soup that only takes about five minutes to prepare.

To make this soup, whisk some cheddar cheese condensed soup, chicken broth, cream cheese, and black pepper together in a large crock pot.  Stir in 2/3 of a bag of frozen cubed potatoes (A.K.A southern style potatoes).  Cook, covered, on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.

3 image collage showing making Skinny Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup

The potatoes break down as the soup cooks.  When you stir the soup, it gets thick, smooth, and creamy.  It resembles a cream-based soup.  However, it doesn’t actually contain any cream.  This is why you don’t want to add all the potatoes at once.  Twenty to thirty minutes before serving, stir the remaining potatoes into the soup.  These potatoes aren’t cooked long enough to break down, which adds texture to the final product.

To serve this soup, ladle it into bowls and top with sliced green onions and crumbled cooked bacon.  To save time, I use packaged pre-cooked bacon bits, or bacon pieces.

What you end up with is an amazing soup with all the flavors of a loaded baked potato.  But, with a lot less effort, and fewer calories.

white bowl full of potato soup with toppings

Skinny Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Skinny crock pot loaded potato soup is a lightened up version of loaded potato soup that only takes about five minutes to prepare then cooks all day in a slow cooker.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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4.86 from 7 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) can cheddar cheese soup
  • 32 oz. chicken broth
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 32 oz. frozen cubed hash brown potatoes (A.K.A. southern style potatoes)
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 6 tbsp. bacon bits

Instructions

  • Add the cheddar cheese soup, chicken broth, and black pepper to a large slow cooker.
  • Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add it to the slow cooker. Whisk until the cheese soup is dissolved into the broth (there will still be chunks of cream cheese).
  • Add 2/3 of the bag of frozen potatoes to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Store the remaining 1/3 of the potatoes in the refrigerator to be added later.
  • Place the cover on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir the remaining 1/3 of the potatoes into the soup. Cook for 20-30 more minutes, or until the potatoes have warmed through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a sliced green onion and a tablespoon of bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of the recipe | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot potato soup, loaded potato soup, slow cooker potato soup
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Comments

  1. SG says

    February 24, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Thank you for providing the nutrition information. It is so helpful and for profits organizations usually require you to be a member to receive this important information.

    Reply
  2. Marisa says

    September 20, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Can this be made without a slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Amanda Finks says

      September 21, 2015 at 9:38 AM

      Marisa,
      Yes. But I’m not sure on the exact timing. I would heat it on the stove top using a higher heat until the potatoes start to break down. I’m guessing around 20 minutes. Then, add the remaining potatoes at the end like the recipe states.

      Reply
  3. Jessica says

    October 21, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Why are the remaining ⅓ of the potatoes added in later? Why not all at once in the beginning?

    Reply
  4. Trisha says

    September 9, 2017 at 6:54 AM

    Hi, can I substitute the frozen potatoes with raw, fresh ones peeled and cut into small pieces? I have a whole bag of red potatoes to use! Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Mercedes says

    January 22, 2018 at 5:25 PM

    I see the nutrition facts says 1 g and its 218 calories a serving. I thought 1 g was 1 gram which wouldn’t make sense here. What is a serving for this recipe? 1 cup?

    Reply
  6. Mimi s says

    March 18, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    What is the point value for this potato soup?

    Reply
    • Laurie says

      July 1, 2018 at 1:49 PM

      8 WW smart points per serving

      Reply
  7. Mina Dyess says

    May 29, 2018 at 3:08 PM

    5 stars
    This soup is delicious, I’ve made it a couple of times.

    Reply
  8. Theresa says

    December 7, 2018 at 6:22 PM

    5 stars
    This soup was delicious my grandmother loved it

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    January 22, 2019 at 5:15 PM

    4 stars
    Good recipe but prefer it to be more creamy so I would suggest using more cream cheese.

    Reply
  10. Mollee says

    January 31, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    5 stars
    Soooooooo good. I added smoked ham, but I wasn’t necessarily going for “light.” My husband loved it and it was incredibly easy to make.

    Reply
  11. Angie says

    February 2, 2019 at 8:40 PM

    5 stars
    My family actually liked this better than the creamy loaded potato soup I used to make with all the extra calories. I will be making this instead! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing and easy to do recipe!

    Reply
  12. Amanda says

    February 26, 2019 at 7:29 AM

    Can I use frozen hash browns instead?

    Reply
  13. Kim Meredith says

    April 15, 2019 at 4:49 PM

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious! The whole family loved it & asked for it to be put into our regular rotation of meals. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Louise Higgins says

    August 29, 2019 at 10:36 AM

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious! I have made this several times when I wanted something quick in the crockpot for a busy day.

    Reply
  15. Tina says

    September 19, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    Can this soup be frozen and thawed? Or will it separate?

    Reply
  16. Danielle Coward says

    November 16, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    What is the serving size for this?

    Reply
    • Carressa says

      October 25, 2020 at 10:26 PM

      Did you ever find out? I’d like to know too

      Reply
  17. Virginia Buchanan says

    November 23, 2019 at 12:14 PM

    Can this soup be made a day or two ahead and finished by adding the potato cubes on the day you want to serve it?

    Reply
  18. Carressa says

    October 22, 2020 at 5:21 AM

    What brand makes a 14oz can of cheddar soup? I can only find 10.5oz.

    Reply

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