Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

why make this recipe

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for any cold day. This recipe is easy to prepare, as it takes advantage of the slow cooker, allowing you to set it and forget it. You’ll find it’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The combination of potatoes, cheese, and bacon makes it a delightful meal that warms you up from the inside out.

how to make Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 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

Directions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
2. 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.
3. Add the Broth: Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring that the liquid just covers them.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with extra cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions or chives, if desired.

how to serve Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Serve the soup hot in bowls. You can add some extra cheese, bacon bits, or fresh herbs on top for added flavor and presentation. Pair it with warm bread or a simple side salad to make it a complete meal.

how to store Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

To store leftovers, let the soup cool completely. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the soup for up to 2 months. To reheat, simply thaw in the fridge overnight and warm it up on the stove or in the microwave.

tips to make Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

• For a thicker soup, try mashing some of the potatoes after cooking.
• If you want to add more veggies, consider throwing in some carrots or celery during the cooking process.
• For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

variation (if any)

You can easily customize this soup by adding ingredients like diced onions, garlic, or even a splash of hot sauce for some spice. Additionally, replacing the bacon with turkey bacon or omitting it entirely makes it a suitable vegetarian option.

FAQs

1. Can I make this soup in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it a day ahead. Just keep it in the refrigerator and reheat when you’re ready to serve.

2. Can I use frozen potatoes?
While fresh potatoes are recommended for the best texture, you can use frozen diced potatoes if you are short on time. Just adjust the cooking time slightly.

3. How can I make this soup gluten-free?
Make sure to use a gluten-free ranch seasoning mix and vegetable broth to ensure the soup is gluten-free.

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

This creamy, cheesy, and flavorful soup is perfect for cold days, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 6 cups diced potatoes, peeled Make sure to cut into even-sized pieces.
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For garnish, feel free to add more.
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Can be substituted with turkey bacon.
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Look for gluten-free options if necessary.
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Ensure gluten-free for dietary needs.
• 1 cup heavy cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter version.
• to taste Salt and pepper

Optional Garnishes

• extra cheese For topping.
• bacon bits For topping.
• chopped green onions or chives For fresh flavor.

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking.

Layering 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.

Cooking Soup

• Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring that the liquid just covers them.
• 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.

Final Touches

• 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.

Serving

• 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, mash some of the potatoes after cooking. You can add more veggies like carrots or celery. This soup can be made gluten-free by using appropriate ingredients.

Keyword Cheesy Soup, comfort food, Crock Pot, Potato Soup, Slow Cooker