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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

The Crispy Chef
This dangerously delicious soup is creamy, cheesy, bacon-loaded, and ranch-kissed—pure comfort food cooked low and slow. Once you taste it, you'll understand why they call it 'crack' potato soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Southern Comfort
Servings 8 bowls
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-8 quart slow cooker
  • Large skillet for bacon and aromatics
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Potato masher or immersion blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 lb thick-cut bacon
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chives, chopped
  • extra bacon and cheese for topping
  • sour cream and red pepper flakes (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain and crumble, saving 2 tbsp bacon fat.
  • Sauté onion in bacon fat until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Layer diced potatoes in crock pot. Top with onions, garlic, and half the bacon.
  • Add chicken broth, water, and ranch seasoning. Stir gently.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours) until potatoes are tender.
  • Use a masher or immersion blender to mash about half the potatoes.
  • Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Then add sour cream, heavy cream, and butter.
  • Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in remaining bacon and chives. Let warm for 10–15 mins.
  • Serve hot, topped with extra cheese, bacon, red pepper flakes, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

For a lighter twist, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt or reduce cream cheese to 4 oz. Add jalapeños for heat or veggies like corn and carrots for a nutrition boost.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword bacon cheese soup, crack soup, crock pot comfort food, slow cooker potato soup
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