Description
This comforting Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is a rich and creamy slow-cooked dish featuring tender potatoes, savory bacon, melted cheddar and cream cheeses, and a hint of garlic and onion. Perfect for chilly days, this hearty soup is easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time, delivering a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 8 cups diced potatoes (peeled or with skin, your choice)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cheese and Cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked bacon pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Start by preparing your slow cooker. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes and add salt and pepper. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
- Cook Potatoes: Set your crockpot on low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher to mash them to your desired consistency. If you prefer a chunkier soup, mash less.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese, blending until the cheeses are fully melted and the soup becomes creamy.
- Add Bacon and Cream: Add in the bacon pieces and heavy cream, stirring well. Let the soup cook for another 15-20 minutes on low.
- Adjust Seasonings: Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing each with chopped green onions.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- You can leave the potato skins on for added texture and nutrients.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the bacon or replace with vegetarian bacon alternatives.
- Adjust the amount of cheese and cream to your taste preference for richness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
