Veggie Loaded Baked Potato Soup... in the Crock-pot!
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
- toppings:
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- chopped green onion
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 5 medium/standard-size russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery [approximately 3 stalks]
- 3 cups of vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup butter [i used salted]
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar grated
- a few cranks of ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried dill [add 1/4 tsp first taste, then double if you love it!]
- freshly grated cheddar cheese
- zesty red pepper flakes
- note: i like my baked potatoes with a crispy koshe so i used salted butter and kosher salt in the recipe. feel free to use unsalted butter and then salt to taste. you can always add more at the end if you decided to later. let your tastebuds be your guide! xo
- Carbohydrate 3.13784964851833 g
- Cholesterol 8.79062500175201 mg
- Fat 2.8968158990071 g
- Fiber 1.57761872299016 g
- Protein 3.56822222732821 g
- Saturated Fat 1.77522335971945 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cup (91g)
- Sodium 235.568754717941 mg
- Sugar 1.56023092552818 g
- Trans Fat 0.180140351597561 g
- Calories 50 calories
Chop your veggies and toss em in the pot!Next add veggie broth, garlic, butter, salt, and pepper.Set your slow cooker to HIGH and cook for 4 hours, or, if you're gone for the day, set it to LOW for 8 hours.After returning to your slow cooker, you have a very important [ok not that important] decision to make. Do you want your soup chunky or smooth?For smooth soup, use a potato masher or even an immersion blender to creamify the soup.For chunky potato soup, grab a wooden spoon and mash the potatoes partially. I went the fabulously chunky route and it came out deliciously thick and hearty.Ready to eat? Simply mix in your cheese, spices, and a spoonful or two of green onions. Taste, season as needed, toss on some toppings, and dig in! I wound up adding extra dill and a little more garlic powder... The flavor was spot on and I didn't miss bacon one bit! Success!
