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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Creamy, comforting potato soup loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a warm, satisfying meal waiting for you.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 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

Equipment

  • Crock pot or slow cooker
  • Immersion blender (optional)
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
  2. Layer the diced potatoes at the bottom of your crock pot in an even layer.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the potatoes.
  4. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top of the seasoned potatoes, distributing evenly.
  5. Pour the broth over all the layered ingredients, ensuring the liquid covers them completely.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. For a smoother soup texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend some of the potatoes while leaving some chunks.
  9. Serve hot with optional garnishes like extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth. The soup can be thickened by using less broth or blending more of the potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months, though cream-based soups may separate slightly upon thawing.