If you’re tired, hungry, and not in the mood to think too hard about dinner – welcome. A good potato soup recipe is basically dinner therapy: warm, forgiving, and wildly satisfying. Whether you’re working with a near-empty fridge or just craving something creamy and carby, there’s a soup here for that. This list covers the full range of cozy – from smoky and bold to classic and creamy – with plenty of easy potato soup recipes that hit the spot without asking much of you.

Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

This one’s for the days when even standing sounds like too much. You just toss in the basics – russet potatoes, broth, some creaminess – and let the slow cooker do its thing. It turns out rich, cozy, and surprisingly customizable if you want to load it up with toppings or clean out the fridge. A solid go-to when you need something comforting and hands-off