Description
Discover the ultimate comfort in this Best Crock Pot Potato Soup. Our Crockpot Recipe Potato Soup is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for cozy evenings. Enjoy the ease of Simple Meals Crockpot style, and savor each spoonful of warmth. It’s one of the Yummy Crock Pot Meals you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and 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
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes, ranch seasoning mix, and chicken or vegetable broth in the Crock Pot. Stir gently to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Set slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, add shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon. Stir until cheese is melted and combined.
- Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half, and cook for another 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and chopped green onions or chives.
Notes
- Use starchy or all-purpose potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamy texture.
- Consider adding Parmesan or Gruyère cheese along with cheddar for extra flavor.
- Experiment with herbs such as thyme or rosemary for added aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 7 hrs
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup, Creamy Cheesy Soup, Slow Cooker Potato Soup, Comfort Food Soup