Crockpot Crack Potato Soup
Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul with every spoonful. This rich and creamy soup features tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Easy to make and perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup guarantees an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Dive into this hearty dish that combines nostalgia and satisfaction in a single bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and cubing the russet potatoes. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In the crockpot, combine the cubed potatoes, cooked bacon (reserve some for garnish), chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese; let heat through for an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon bits and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg