Description
A rich, creamy, and addictive crock pot crack potato soup made with tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning. The ultimate comfort food recipe that practically cooks itself!
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. Soak in cold water if prepping ahead.
- Layer potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon over potatoes.
- Pour broth over ingredients, ensuring everything is covered. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Stir in heavy cream during the last 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend soup.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese, bacon, and green onions before serving.
Notes
Avoid adding cream too early to prevent curdling. For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth with smoked paprika for flavor.
- 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: crack potato soup, crock pot soup, comfort food, slow cooker potato soup