Description
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty dish perfect for cozy meals. It combines tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and flavorful ranch seasoning, all slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot for a rich and comforting soup that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Extra shredded cheese
- Bacon bits
- Chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
- Layer Ingredients: In the crock pot, place the diced potatoes at the bottom. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the potatoes, then add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Add Broth: Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, making sure the liquid covers them completely to allow proper cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup partially or fully as desired.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings such as extra cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions or chives.
Notes
- Using half-and-half instead of heavy cream reduces the richness but keeps creaminess.
- For a thicker soup, blend more to your preferred consistency.
- Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth and omit bacon or substitute with a plant-based bacon alternative.
- The soup can be prepared a day ahead; refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup, cheesy potato soup, crock pot soup, slow cooker potato soup, bacon potato soup, ranch seasoning soup
