Description
Hearty and comforting, this Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate slow-cooker meal packed with rich flavors of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning. Perfect for busy days, this creamy soup is easy to make and ideal for feeding a crowd. Let the crock pot do the work for a deliciously satisfying bowl of comfort food.
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 cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- In the crock pot, layer the diced potatoes at the bottom. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potatoes. Add shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Pour the broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring the liquid covers them.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender.
- Serve with optional garnishes like extra cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the soup with an immersion blender before serving.
Adjust the seasoning to taste and add more cream or broth if needed.
If freezing, omit the cream and add it after reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal
Keywords: Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup, creamy potato soup, slow cooker potato soup, cheddar bacon potato soup, easy potato soup recipe