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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

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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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook the Soup:Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-7 hours orHIGHfor 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-7 hours orHIGHfor 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve:Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining cheddar cheese, extra crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
  8. 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.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/crock-pot-crack-potato-soup/