Description
Enjoy a comforting and cheesy Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup that’s incredibly creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheese for a hearty meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk for creaminess
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, more cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, peel and dice potatoes, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- Place diced potatoes, onion, and garlic into the crockpot; pour in broth and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with lid and cook on low for 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Add cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and heavy cream; stir well to combine.
- Continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes to meld flavors into a creamy soup.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with desired toppings like cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding cheese and cream.
- Use high-quality cheese such as sharp cheddar for best melting and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg