A warm, filling potato soup is a classic comfort food that brings warmth, nostalgia, and flavor with every spoonful.
In this recipe, we will take the classic potato soup recipe and give it a healthier twist that will make it Weight Watchers friendly for only 3.5 Weight Watchers Smartpoints!
And not just that, we will be doing your creamy potato soup in your trusty crockpot or slow cooker! The slow cooking process of this soup allows the flavors to combine and meld together while making the potatoes tender to perfection.
If you are ready to become warm, relaxed, and full, then read on!
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How to make Crockpot Potato Soup
Experience an ultimate comforting meal with this Weight Watchers Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe! You will only need a few ingredients and a few simple steps to make this recipe!
Ingredients
- 30 oz diced potatoes – can either be canned or fresh
- 28 oz non fat chicken broth
- 10 ¾ oz fat free cream of chicken soup
- 15 oz diced carrots – can either be canned or fresh
- 30 oz corn
- ½ cup diced celery
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 8 oz low fat cream cheese
- 1 cup skim milk
- green onions for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Add all the ingredients except the milk and cream cheese to the crock pot.
Cook on low for at least two hours.
Add cream cheese, and cook for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until the cream cheese is mixed into the soup well.
Add the milk and cook everything for about 15 minutes until heated throughout.
Garnish with your favorite garnish like turkey bacon, green onions, salt and pepper, and more.
Serve and enjoy!
More notes and tips for the best slow cooker Potato Soup Recipe
This recipe is easy to follow as you will only need a few steps to follow – so it is pretty hard to mess it up. But to make sure you get the best potato soup outcome, I have here more notes and tips for the best slow cooker potato soup:
- If you do not have turkey bacon, you can also use real bacon or ham bits as garnish.
- To make this recipe Weight Watchers friendly, make sure you use low fat or reduced fat versions of ingredients like milk, cream cheese and sour cream, and such to retain the low Smart Points.
- Choose waxy potatoes or red potatoes for a thick and creamy texture. Avoid using starchy potatoes like Russets, as they can become too soft and break down in the slow cooker.
- Make sure to try and experiment with herbs and seasonings like thyme, rosemary, parsley, paprika, and black pepper to enhance the flavor of the soup without adding extra calories or points.
- Use low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to control the sodium content of the soup.
- To make the soup more filling, you can opt for adding lean protein sources such as cooked chicken breast, turkey bacon, or crumbled turkey sausage. These additions add flavor and extra nutrition to your soup which makes it a loaded potato soup.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the slow cooker or use a potato masher, or blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender before serving.
- You can also use cheddar cheese and heavy cream to make the soup creamier.
- For a quicker cooking time, you can also use an instant pot instead of crockpot.
- You can also transform this recipe into a loaded baked potato soup by using your oven.
What to serve with crock pot potato soup
- Green salad
- Grilled Cheese sandwich
- Weight Watchers Chicken Salad
- Cauliflower Tater Tots
- And more!
What to do with easy crockpot potato soup leftovers
If you have some leftover soup, then you do not have to throw it away immediately. Allow the crockpot potato soup to cool down to room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours.
Once cooled, transfer the soup in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Divide the soup into smaller portions if necessary for easier storage and reheating later.
Place the containers of crockpot potato soup in the refrigerator. Crockpot potato soup can typically be stored in the refrigerator for around 3 to 4 days.
To reheat the potato soup, you can put it on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating throughout. You may need to add a splash of broth or milk to adjust the consistency if the soup has thickened during storage.
Crockpot Potato Soup
This Potato soup recipe is easy to make but very satisfying to eat! And the best part? It is Weight Watchers friendly and contains only 3.5 WW Smartpoints!Â
Ingredients
- 30 oz diced potatoes - can either be canned or fresh
- 28 oz non fat chicken stock
- 10 ¾ oz fat free cream of chicken soupÂ
- 15 oz diced carrots - can either be canned or freshÂ
- 30 oz corn
- ½ cup diced celery
- 3 slices turkey baconÂ
- 8 oz low fat cream cheese
- 1 cup skim milk
- green onions for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the milk and cream cheese to the crock pot.
- Cook on low for at least two hours.
- Add cream cheese, and cook for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until the cream cheese is mixed into the soup well.
- Add the milk and cook everything for about 15 minutes until heated throughout.
- Garnish with your favorite garnish like green onions, salt and pepper, and more.
- Serve and enjoy!
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