Description
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty recipe perfect for cozy days. Featuring layers of tender diced potatoes, savory bacon, tangy ranch seasoning, and creamy cheddar cheese, all slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot. The addition of heavy cream creates a rich, velvety texture, and optional garnishes add extra flavor and color to this delicious, easy-to-make soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Cheese & Bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Dairy & Seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon bits
- Chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking.
- Layer Ingredients: In the crock pot, layer the diced potatoes evenly at the bottom. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the potatoes, then add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Add Broth: Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, making sure the liquid sufficiently covers them to allow proper cooking.
- Cook the Soup: Set the crock pot to low and cook for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are fully tender and flavors are melded.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup according to preference.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra shredded cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions or chives if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce richness slightly.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, blend a portion of the potatoes and broth before adding the cream.
- Vegetarian option: use vegetable broth and omit bacon or substitute with smoked tempeh or mushrooms.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste; ranch seasoning mix contains salt, so add salt sparingly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7-8 hours (low)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Potato Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Cheesy Potato Soup, Bacon Potato Soup, Comfort Food Soup
