Description
Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheese to create a heartwarming dish perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing all the work, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight that warms the soul. Gather your friends and family around for a cozy evening filled with laughter and savor every spoonful of this creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Sauté diced onions in the bacon drippings until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer sautéed mixture to a crockpot along with diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot topped with green onions and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg