Description
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup: Creamy, cheesy comfort in a bowl. Made with potatoes, bacon, and cheddar. Perfect for chilly nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup/160g)
- 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz/28g) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (225g) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups (8 oz/225g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons (45g) butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Base Place the diced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth in your slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the ingredients and stir to combine. The ranch seasoning is the secret ingredient that makes this Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup so addictively flavorful, so make sure it’s evenly distributed.
- Step 2: Set It and Forget It Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork. The slow cooking process allows the potatoes to absorb all those incredible flavors while breaking down to create the perfect soup base.
- Step 3: Create the Creamy Texture About 30 minutes before serving, add the softened cream cheese cubes and butter to the slow cooker. Stir until they begin to melt, then use a potato masher to break down some of the potatoes to your desired consistency. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially puree the mixture, leaving some potato chunks for texture.
- Step 4: Add the Final Touches Stir in the heavy cream and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the soup has a smooth, velvety consistency. This is where your Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup transforms from good to absolutely irresistible.
- Step 5: Garnish and Serve Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving with the remaining cheddar cheese, a generous sprinkle of crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. The contrast of the creamy soup with the crunchy bacon and fresh green onions creates the perfect bite every time.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups per serving
- Calories: 585 calories per serving
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 1250 milligrams
- Fat: 46 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 grams
- Trans Fat: 0.5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 19 grams
- Cholesterol: 125 milligrams