Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup 

Creamy, cheesy, and incredibly comforting, this Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is your go to slow cooker comfort food. With hearty diced potatoes, sharp cheddar, bacon, and ranch seasoning, it requires minimal prep and cooks hands off in your slow cooker. It’s perfect for busy days when you want a rich, delicious meal waiting for you.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon

• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 cup heavy cream or half‑and‑half

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions or chives

Directions

1. Peel and dice the potatoes into even, ~1‑inch pieces.

2. Layer ingredients in the crock pot: start with potatoes, then sprinkle ranch seasoning, followed by shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.

3. Pour the broth over the top, making sure ingredients are covered.

4. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4 hours, until potatoes are fork‑tender.

5. Once done, stir in the heavy cream or half and half. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup.

6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with your choice of extras like cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.

Nutrients (per ~1‑cup serving) 

• Calories: ~350 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~30 g

• Protein: ~8 g

• Fat: ~25 g

  • Saturated fat: ~10 g

  • Unsaturated fat: ~3 g

  • Trans fat: ~0 g

• Cholesterol: ~50 mg

• Sodium: ~800 mg

• Sugar: ~2 g

• Fiber: ~3 g