Description
This hearty homestyle Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a comforting blend of tender potatoes, rich cheese, savory bacon, and a hint of ranch. It’s the perfect warm-up on a cold day, with a creamy texture and layers of delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of diced potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of 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
- 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 thicker soup, consider adding a tablespoon of flour mixed with water before the cream. For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal