I have a potatoe soup recipe that is a little different but my daughter cooks it in the crockpot and I do it stovetop. I dice my potatoes and add dry diced onions and chopped celery. I think she puts it on low in the crockpot. I cook until done and then add a couple of tablespoons of instant mashed potatoes and velvetta cheese, I add salt and pepper to taste and everyone seems to love it. You can also add cubed ham if you want.