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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

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A warm and comforting crock pot soup combining potatoes, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning for a rich and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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 Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • extra cheese
  • bacon bits
  • chopped green onions or chives

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by peeling and dicing the potatoes into uniform pieces.
  2. In the crock pot, layer the diced potatoes at the bottom.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning generously over the potatoes.
  4. Add the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
  5. Pour the broth over everything, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Once cooked, stir in the heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper.
  8. For a creamy texture, use an immersion blender to blend some or all of the soup.
  9. Serve up your soup hot, garnished with extra cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Best enjoyed with a side salad or warm, crusty bread. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to three months.
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