Slow Cooker - Cream of Potato Soup

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This healthy version of the thick and creamy classic potato soup is low in fat and calories so enjoy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Slow Cooker

Servings: people

Calories: 149kcal

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
2 cups red potatoes with peeling cubed, scrubbed, and rinsed
2 cups 2% milk plus 2 tablespoons
2 cups vegetable broth low sodium or chicken broth
1 tablespoon rosemary fresh, snipped, optional 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper use more if desired
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, use if you like some heat in your soup
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Add oil to a small skillet and sauté onion on medium-low heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing 1 additional minute. Add to slow cooker sauteed onion and garlic, 2 cups milk, the vegetable or chicken broth, rosemary, salt, black pepper, paprika and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), stir to combine. Add potatoes, cover and cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours.
About 15 minutes before the end of cooking time, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons milk and stir until smooth. Add cornstarch and milk mixture to the slow cooker, stir to combine. Cover and allow the sauce to continue cooking until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6