Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting potato soup made in the slow cooker. With a hint of ranch, crispy bacon, and plenty of cheddar, it’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for cozy nights!
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting potato soup made in the slow cooker. With a hint of ranch, crispy bacon, and plenty of cheddar, it’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for cozy nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1(30 oz) bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes (or6 cupsdiced fresh potatoes)
- 4cups(960ml) chicken broth
- 1(8 oz) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1(10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1(1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2cupsshredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2cupcooked bacon, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4cupchopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base:In the crock pot, add the frozen hash brown potatoes, chicken broth, cream cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine.
- In the crock pot, add the frozen hash brown potatoes, chicken broth, cream cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Soup:Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-7 hours orHIGHfor 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-7 hours orHIGHfor 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Cheese and Bacon:Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon. Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon. Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve:Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining cheddar cheese, extra crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining cheddar cheese, extra crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
Notes
Make it thicker:Mash some of the potatoes in the crock pot before adding the cheese for a thicker soup.
Use fresh potatoes:If using fresh potatoes, peel and dice them before adding.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
