Description
Hearty Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending creamy potatoes with rich cheese and bacon. Warm spoons scoop pure midwest hospitality, promising delicious satisfaction for hungry families seeking simple, soul-satisfying fare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Protein and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (50 g) cooked and crumbled bacon
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra cheese
- Additional bacon bits
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped chives
Instructions
- Carefully select fresh, uniformly sized potatoes and meticulously peel them into consistent cubes to guarantee even cooking throughout the soup.
- Strategically arrange potato cubes as the foundational layer inside the crock pot, creating a solid base for the soup’s structure.
- Generously distribute ranch seasoning across the potato layer, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Liberally sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the seasoned potatoes, creating a rich, textural landscape.
- Gently pour chicken broth into the crock pot, submerging ingredients just below the surface to maintain optimal moisture levels.
- Secure the crock pot lid and configure the appliance to low temperature for 7-8 hours or high temperature for 4 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and potatoes to become supremely tender.
- After cooking, introduce heavy cream and stir thoroughly to create a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Refine the soup’s flavor profile by delicately seasoning with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to transform the soup into a smoother, more uniform texture if desired.
- Transfer the piping hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with additional cheese, crispy bacon fragments, and freshly chopped green onions for a sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Choose potatoes with high starch content like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamier, thicker soup texture.
- Dice potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven softness.
- Precook bacon until crispy to enhance its crunch and prevent soggy texture when added to soup.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels and prevent overly salty final dish.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or almond milk for lactose-intolerant diners.
- Freeze leftover soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months, reheating gently to maintain creamy consistency.
- Boost protein content by adding shredded rotisserie chicken or diced ham during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg