Food and Recipes Dish Soup Loaded Potato Soup Recipe There are few foods as comforting on a Southerner's table as a bowl of creamy potato soup. Perfect for chilly nights, busy weekdays, or even an after-church lunch, this easy potato soup recipe puts the slow cooker to work. You won't need to keep an eye on the stove; the simmering and cooking all happens in a few hours. Plus, this loaded potato soup gets even tastier with toppings like shredded Cheddar cheese, crispy pieces of bacon, and fresh green onion. Set out toppings and let guests pick and choose themselves; you won't have any complaints with this thick, hearty potato soup! By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 4, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 35 mins Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 4 pounds new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 small onion, chopped 2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 pint half-and-half Shredded Cheddar cheese Crumbled cooked bacon Sliced green onion Directions Layer sliced potatoes in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker; top with chopped onion. Stir together chicken broth, salt, and pepper; pour over potatoes and onion. (Broth will not completely cover potatoes and onion.) Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender. Mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in half-and-half. Cover and cook on HIGH 20 more minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. If desired, use an immersion blender to smooth out lumps. Ladle into bowls, and serve with desired toppings. Southern Living Print