Description
A foolproof crock pot crack potato soup recipe made with creamy potatoes, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese. This slow-cooker comfort food is irresistibly rich, hearty, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled, Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 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, fresh chives
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- Layer diced potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly on top.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon as the next layer.
- Slowly pour broth over the layers, making sure all ingredients are submerged.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream during the final 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- For creamier consistency, pulse 2-3 times with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with toppings, and serve warm.
Notes
Use Russet for extra creaminess, Yukon Gold for chunkier texture, or a mix of both. Always add cream at the end to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crock pot potato soup, crack potato soup, slow cooker soup, comfort food