Description
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish loaded with tender potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and flavorful ranch seasoning. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot, this hearty soup is easy to make and perfect for cozy dinners. Garnish with extra cheese, bacon bits, and green onions for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon bits
- Chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly in the crock pot.
- Layer Ingredients in Crock Pot: Place the diced potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the potatoes. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top of the potatoes and seasoning.
- Add Broth: Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, making sure the liquid covers everything to allow proper slow cooking.
- Cook Soup: Cover and cook the mixture on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Serve with Garnishes: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with optional garnishes such as extra shredded cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions or chives for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Use vegetable broth to make this soup vegetarian-friendly (omit bacon or use vegetarian bacon).
- An immersion blender helps achieve a creamy texture without fully pureeing the soup.
- Make sure potatoes are cut into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 8 hours (depending on setting)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Potato Soup, Easy Potato Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Cheesy Potato Soup, Bacon Potato Soup
