SOUTHERN LIVING POTATO SOUP RECIPES

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!

Provided by Southern Living

Categories     Soup

Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours 20 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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When winter rolls around, we reach for our recipe box and flip straight to the soup section. From slow cooker vegetable soups to ham-and-bean soups, that little box serves us well when the leaves begin to drop. But, come month two or three of near-freezing temperatures, and we've often made so much of our go-to soups that we're ready to stir up something new.Enter our creamy, loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe. A warm, comforting soup that's anything but typical, this easy recipe is like a baked potato, but better. It's one of our favorite cold weather soups for supper, but once we pile those leftovers into the fridge, we can't wait to warm it for lunch the next day, too.The recipe comes together rather quickly. Once you've got your potatoes peeled and onions sautéed, all that's left is stirring in ingredients and letting them simmer. To cut down on cooking time, you can also microwave your potatoes before peeling and mashing. Just be sure to piece them with a fork before placing them in the microwave. Top with bacon bits and cheddar, and you're sure to hear a cheer from your dinner crowd.

Provided by Southern Living

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

• Ingredients