Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

5 from 1 vote

Rich, velvety, and deeply savory. This slow cooker meal combines tender potatoes with sharp cheddar and crispy bacon for a deeply comforting bowl.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings:6 people

Course:Dinner

Cuisine:American

Calories:480kcal

Cost:$12

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 bag frozen diced potatoes (32-ounce) Saves prep time
4 cups chicken broth Builds the savory base
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5-ounce) For instant thickness
8 ounces cream cheese Softened and cubed
1 package dry ranch dressing mix (1-ounce) Adds zesty flavor
1 ¼ cups cooked bacon Chopped and divided
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Plus extra for serving
1 cup half and half Thins the broth luxuriously
½ teaspoon pepper For mild heat
½ teaspoon onion powder Enhances savory notes
green onion Chopped for garnish

Equipment

1 6-quart slow cooker For slow simmering
1 Wooden spoon For stirring
1 measuring cups To portion ingredients

Method

Combine the frozen potatoes, broth, cream of chicken, cream cheese, ranch mix, seasonings, and one cup of bacon in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook the mixture on low for five to six hours to tenderize the potatoes completely.
Stir the mixture well fifteen minutes before serving, then pour in the half and half and cheddar.
Top individual bowls with the reserved bacon, extra cheddar, and chopped green onions just before eating.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g (1 bowl)Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 16gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Soften the cream cheese at room temperature before adding it to the pot to ensure it melts smoothly into the broth without clumping.