Description
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food: creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory flavors from tender potatoes, tangy ranch seasoning, rich cheddar, and crispy bacon. This slow-cooked soup is perfect for cozy nights, easy gatherings, or meal prep, and its hands-off cooking makes it ideal for busy days. Every spoonful is rich, thick, and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
- 4 cups chicken broth 🍗 (low-sodium, if preferred)
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning 🌿
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed 🧀
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀 (freshly shredded for best melting)
- 8 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled 🥓
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: Chopped green onions, extra cheese, or additional bacon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the potatoes evenly and place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Combine Potatoes and Broth: Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes, ensuring they are fully submerged. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning on top and stir to combine.
- Slow Cook: Set the crock pot to low and cook for 6–8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and easily mashed.
- Mash for Creaminess: Once cooked, use a potato masher to break down the potatoes. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar. Cook on low for another 30 minutes until everything is fully melted and well-blended.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and additional shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Potato Choice: Russets are ideal for their starchy texture, making the soup creamy, but Yukon Gold potatoes can be used for a buttery taste.
- Consistency Tip: Add a little more broth if you prefer a thinner soup, or reduce the broth for a thicker consistency.
- Low-Carb Variation: Substitute diced cauliflower for a keto-friendly option. Cooking time remains the same.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low + 30 minutes for finishing touches
- Category: Soups, Comfort Food, Crock Pot Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g