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Crock Pot Potato Soup

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy and hearty dish featuring potatoes, bacon, and cheese, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this dish serves 10.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Potato Base
  • 1360 g russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1440 ml chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Creamy Mixture
  • 225 g cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
  • 240 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 240 ml sour cream
Seasoning and Flavor Boosts
  • 450 g bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 ounce
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 5 g garlic powder
  • 5 g onion powder
  • 1 g smoked paprika
  • 1 g black pepper
  • 1 g salt or to taste
  • 30 g cornstarch optional for thickening
  • 30 ml cold water optional for thickening
Garnishes
  • 75 g green onions thinly sliced
  • 75 g shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker Essential for hands-off cooking and flavor melding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut the russet potatoes into bite-sized cubes, and dice the onion. This ensures even cooking.
  2. Add all prepared vegetables, chicken broth, and seasonings to the slow cooker. Ensure the ingredients are submerged for even cooking.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. This step is crucial for a creamy base.
  4. After the potatoes are tender, stir in the cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, and crispy bacon. Cook on high for another 15 minutes until the cream cheese melts fully.
  5. If a thicker texture is preferred, mix cornstarch with cold water and add it to the soup. Cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until thickened to your liking.
  6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions for added flavor and texture.