Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup
This easy slow cooker potato soup is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon and ranch flavor. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy nights or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 8 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 32 oz frozen diced hash brown potatoes (or 6 cups fresh potatoes, peeled and diced small)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix (1 packet)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Chopped green onions or chives, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: If using fresh potatoes, peel and dice them into 1/2-inch cubes. Crumble the cooked bacon and chop green onions or chives for garnish.
- Add frozen hash brown potatoes (or fresh), chicken broth, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir well, cover, and let melt.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to puree about half the soup directly in the crock pot for a creamy texture, leaving some potato chunks.
- Stir in sour cream and half of the crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with reserved bacon, extra cheddar, and green onions or chives. Serve hot.
Notes
Add cheeses at the end for best texture. Save some bacon and cheese for topping. For a gluten-free version, check ranch seasoning and broth labels. Soup thickens as it sits; add broth or milk when reheating. Easily customizable with extra veggies or protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: crock pot, potato soup, crack potato soup, slow cooker, comfort food, bacon, ranch, cheesy soup, easy dinner, gluten-free option