Description
Creamy crock pot crack potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending hearty potatoes with rich, cheesy goodness. Potato lovers will savor each spoonful of this irresistible, easy-to-make soup that warms from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 large onion
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chives
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Dice potatoes and onion into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Crisp bacon in a skillet until golden brown and fragrant, then crumble into small pieces for garnish and added flavor.
- In the crock pot, layer diced potatoes and onions as the foundational base of the soup.
- Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetables to help thicken the soup during the slow cooking process.
- Mince garlic and distribute across the potato mixture, providing aromatic depth to the overall dish.
- Cube cream cheese and scatter across the top, allowing it to melt and blend seamlessly during cooking.
- Pour heavy cream and milk over the ingredients, creating a rich and creamy liquid environment.
- Season with salt and black pepper, ensuring balanced flavor throughout the soup.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, allowing potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld together.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely incorporated and smooth.
- Once cooking is complete, gently mash some potatoes to create a thicker, more substantial consistency.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon and freshly chopped chives just before serving for a vibrant, textural finish.
- Optional: Add a dollop of butter on top for extra richness and sheen.
Notes
- Perfectly dice potatoes and onions to ensure uniform cooking and a consistent, luxurious texture throughout the soup.
- Crisp bacon to golden perfection for maximum crunch and flavor, which elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Distribute cream cheese strategically to create pockets of creamy richness that melt smoothly during slow cooking.
- Make the soup gluten-free by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free alternative, maintaining the soup’s thick and hearty consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg