Description
Hearty crack potato soup delivers comfort straight from slow cookers with irresistible cheesy goodness. Creamy potato perfection promises warmth and satisfaction that connects home cooks to pure culinary bliss you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bag frozen hash browns
Dairy:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1 pack ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Extra bacon bits
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by lightly greasing the interior to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine diced potatoes and frozen hash browns in the crock pot, creating a hearty potato base for the soup.
- Mince garlic and finely chop green onions, adding them directly to the potato mixture for layered flavor development.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix over the potatoes, ensuring even distribution of savory herbs and spices.
- Season with salt and pepper, gently stirring to coat all potato pieces thoroughly.
- Cube cream cheese and scatter across the potato layer, allowing it to melt and create a rich, creamy texture during cooking.
- Pour heavy cream and milk over the potato mixture, creating a luxurious liquid foundation for the soup.
- Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender and easily mashed.
- Crisp bacon in a separate skillet until golden and crackling, then crumble into small pieces.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and integrated.
- Gently mash some potatoes against the side of the cooker to thicken the soup’s consistency, creating a rustic texture.
- Fold in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to enhance flavors.
- Serve hot, garnishing with remaining bacon bits, additional green onions, sour cream, and extra shredded cheese.
Notes
- Prep Smartly by greasing the slow cooker to prevent stubborn potato residue and make cleanup a breeze.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Experiment with low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calorie content without sacrificing creaminess.
- Customize for dietary needs by using turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, and dairy-free milk for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg