Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Why Make This Recipe

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a cozy and hearty dish that’s perfect for any season. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious. With creamy potatoes, rich cheese, and crispy bacon, this soup will warm your heart and fill your belly. It’s also great for busy days since you can prep it in the morning and let it cook itself while you go about your day.

How to Make Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives

Directions

1. Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
2. In the crock pot, layer the diced potatoes at the bottom. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potatoes. Add shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
3. Pour the broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring the liquid covers them.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender.
6. Serve with optional garnishes like extra cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.

How to Serve Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is best served hot. You can ladle the soup into bowls and top it with any of the garnishes you like, such as more cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions. Pair it with some crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

How to Store Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

If you have leftovers, you can store the soup in an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the fridge for about 3-4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it. Just make sure to use a freezer-safe container, and it will last up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Tips to Make Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

• Make sure to cut the potatoes into similar sizes for even cooking.
• For a thicker soup, blend some of the potatoes with an immersion blender.
• Use your favorite type of cheese for a different flavor.

Variation

You can add extra vegetables like carrots or corn to boost the nutrition in this soup. You can also use different types of meat, like diced ham or chicken, for added protein.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen potatoes?
Yes, you can use frozen diced potatoes. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly.

2. Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Absolutely! Use vegetable broth and skip the bacon and cheese or use vegetarian alternatives.

3. How can I make it spicier?
You can add some red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for some heat.

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a tasty and comforting option that everyone will love. Enjoy making it and sharing it with your friends and family!

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

A cozy and hearty soup made with creamy potatoes, rich cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy days, this dish is easy to prepare and lets you enjoy a warm meal any time of the year.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled) Cut into even-sized pieces for even cooking.
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese.
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Can substitute with diced ham or chicken for variation.
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) For a smoother soup, blend some of the potatoes.
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

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

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
• In the crock pot, layer the diced potatoes at the bottom.
• Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potatoes.
• Add shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
• Pour the broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring the liquid covers them.

Cooking

• Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
• Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender.

Serving

• Serve hot with optional garnishes like extra cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. To add nutrition, consider adding extra vegetables like carrots or corn.

Keyword comfort food, Crock Pot, Easy Recipe, Hearty Soup, Potato Soup