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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup Recipe

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup Recipe
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5 from 13 reviews

This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a hearty, creamy, and comforting slow cooker recipe loaded with tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, all seasoned with ranch mix and finished with a rich cream base. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, it requires minimal prep and delivers cozy, satisfying flavors that everyone will love.

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 (about 1 oz)
  • 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

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook uniformly in the slow cooker.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Place the diced potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet evenly over the potatoes. Then add shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top, creating layers for enhanced flavor.
  3. Add Broth: Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, making sure the liquid sufficiently covers everything to facilitate even cooking and soup consistency.
  4. Cook Soup: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. The soup is ready when the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Add Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half) to create a creamy texture. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to lightly puree part or all of the soup.
  6. Serve with Garnishes: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with optional garnishes such as extra shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions or chives for added flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce calories and fat content.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the bacon, or replace bacon with smoked tempeh or mushrooms.
  • The ranch seasoning packet can be replaced with homemade ranch seasoning for a fresher taste and control over sodium levels.
  • Use an immersion blender carefully as blending completely will make the soup very creamy; partial blending keeps some potato chunks for texture.
  • Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: Crock Pot Potato Soup, Easy Slow Cooker Soup, Cheesy Potato Soup, Crack Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Bacon Potato Soup, Ranch Seasoning Soup

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