Description
Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that warms both the heart and the belly. With tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheese blended into a velvety soup, it’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This easy, hands-off recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss in your ingredients and let your crockpot work its magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion and cut the bacon into small bits.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat and add to a crockpot.
- Add diced potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted. Serve topped with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg