Description
Craving comfort? Creamy crock pot crack potato soup delivers ultimate satisfaction with its rich, cheesy goodness. Hearty potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese create a soul-warming dish you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups potatoes, diced and peeled
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or 1 cup half-and-half for a lighter version)
Cheese and Protein:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by peeling and cutting into uniform cubes, approximately 1-inch in size to guarantee even cooking throughout the soup.
- Create a base layer in the crock pot by spreading diced potatoes evenly across the bottom, ensuring complete coverage of the pot’s surface.
- Generously sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potato layer, distributing the powder uniformly to infuse maximum flavor into the potatoes.
- Scatter shredded cheese and crumbled bacon across the seasoned potatoes, creating a rich and textured foundation for the soup.
- Carefully pour chicken broth over the layered ingredients, making certain the liquid completely covers the potatoes by about half an inch.
- Secure the crock pot lid and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or on high temperature for 3-4 hours, until potatoes become fork-tender and easily breakable.
- After cooking, gently stir in heavy cream, blending thoroughly to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and stirring completely to distribute seasoning.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup for a creamier texture, leaving some potato chunks for added interest.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional cheese, crispy bacon bits, and freshly chopped green onions to enhance visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes to guarantee even cooking and perfect texture throughout the soup.
- Layering Magic: Strategically layer ingredients to maximize flavor infusion, letting ranch seasoning, cheese, and bacon distribute evenly during slow cooking.
- Liquid Level Tip: Ensure broth just covers ingredients for optimal moisture without diluting the rich, creamy flavor profile.
- Customization Hack: Transform this soup for different dietary needs by using turkey bacon, low-fat cheese, or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate various preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg