Description
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, enveloping you in a creamy blend of russet potatoes, savory bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make soup simmers to perfection in your crock pot, creating a rich flavor that’s perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a heartwarming meal that everyone will love. Serve it alongside fresh green onions for a delightful finish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 slices crispy bacon, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and dice the russet potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; set aside some for garnish.
- In the crock pot, combine diced potatoes, cooked bacon, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- For a smoother texture (optional), blend part of the soup with an immersion blender or mash some potato chunks.
- Serve hot topped with extra cheddar cheese, reserved bacon bits, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg