Description
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar in one delicious bowl. This easy-to-make soup simmers in your slow cooker, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, it’s a dish that warms both hearts and bellies. With customizable toppings and minimal preparation, this soup will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into even cubes.
- Crisp the bacon: Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve some bacon fat.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In the same skillet with reserved fat, sauté the chopped onions for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine in the Crock Pot: Add cubed potatoes to the crock pot along with sautéed onions and garlic. Pour in chicken broth until everything is covered, then add cooked bacon bits.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Add creaminess: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in softened cream cheese until melted.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg