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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup Recipe

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup Recipe
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5 from 7 reviews

This comforting Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a rich and creamy dish loaded with tender potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and flavorful ranch seasoning. Slow-cooked to perfection and finished with creamy heavy cream, this soup makes a perfect hearty meal for chilly days. Garnish with extra cheese, bacon bits, and fresh green onions for an indulgent treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Cheese and Bacon

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

Seasonings and Garnishes

  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and tenderness throughout the soup.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Place the diced potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the potatoes. Next, add the shredded cheddar cheese and then the crumbled bacon on top to build flavor layers.
  3. Add Broth: Pour the chicken or vegetable broth slowly over the layered ingredients, making sure the liquid covers them well to allow proper slow cooking.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on the low setting for 7-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Finish Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the soup partially or fully using an immersion blender.
  6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra shredded cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives for added flavor and color.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit bacon or replace with a plant-based bacon alternative.
  • Using half-and-half instead of heavy cream will reduce the richness slightly but still yield a creamy soup.
  • Adjust salt cautiously since ranch seasoning mix and bacon already contain salt.
  • To speed up cooking, potatoes can be parboiled for 5 minutes before adding to the crock pot.
  • The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.

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Keywords: potato soup, crock pot soup, cheesy potato soup, bacon potato soup, easy slow cooker recipes, comfort food soup

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