Description
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, cheesy, and savory dish that’s perfect for cozy days. With rich flavors of bacon, cheese, and ranch seasoning, this soup is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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 for a lighter version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
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Prepare the Potatoes:
Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking. -
Layer the Ingredients:
In the crock pot, place the diced potatoes at the bottom. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the potatoes. Add the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top. -
Add the Broth:
Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring that the liquid just covers them. -
Cook the Soup:
Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. The soup is ready when the potatoes are tender and easily mashed. -
Add Cream and Season:
Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency. -
Serve:
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with extra cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions or chives, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- You can add other toppings like sour cream for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg