Description
Creamy, hearty Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending rich cheesy goodness with savory bacon bits. Warm, satisfying bowls invite you to indulge in this irresistible comfort classic that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups diced potatoes, peeled
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Protein and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
- Potato preparation involves carefully peeling and cutting into uniform cubes to guarantee consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Create a delectable base layer in the slow cooker by strategically placing diced potatoes as the foundational element.
- Generously distribute ranch seasoning across the potato landscape, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and crispy bacon fragments over the seasoned potatoes, creating a decadent flavor profile.
- Gently cascade chicken broth over the layered ingredients, maintaining liquid level just above the potato surface.
- Secure the crock pot lid and activate cooking mechanism, selecting low temperature for 7-8 hours or high temperature for 4 hours.
- Verify potato tenderness by testing with a fork; potatoes should effortlessly yield when pressed.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the soup, stirring methodically to integrate and enhance overall richness.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Optional: Use immersion blender to transform soup texture from chunky to silky smooth.
- Transfer steaming soup into serving bowls with elegant precision.
- Embellish with additional cheese shavings, crisp bacon fragments, and delicately chopped green onions for visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Flavor Layering: Sprinkle ranch seasoning directly on potatoes before adding cheese and bacon to maximize flavor absorption and depth.
- Low and Slow Magic: Cooking on low heat allows potatoes to break down gradually, creating a rich, creamy base without constant stirring.
- Texture Customization: Use an immersion blender to control soup consistency from chunky to ultra-smooth based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg