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Classic Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

This creamy and hearty Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor, featuring tender potatoes, bacon, and a rich, cheesy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cooking spray
  • Potato masher
  • Immersion blender
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning mix (1 oz) packet
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy Additions

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, plus more for topping

Garnish

  • 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled, plus more for topping
  • Fresh chives or green onions chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare Slow Cooker

  • Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker crock with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Combine Ingredients

  • Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the slow cooker and stir gently.

Slow Cook

  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Mash and Thicken

  • Once potatoes are tender, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some potatoes, leaving some chunks for desired texture.

Add Dairy and Cheese

  • Stir in heavy cream, softened cream cheese, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

Stir in Bacon

  • Fold in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish.

Serve

  • Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and fresh chives or green onions, if desired.