✨🥔 Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup – The Ultimate Comfort Food! 🥔✨
This creamy, cheesy, and bacon-loaded soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect for chilly days or when you need an easy, satisfying meal! With minimal prep and the magic of your slow cooker, this recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, plus extra for topping)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- Combine in the Crock Pot
- Add the diced potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash (Optional)
- For a thicker soup, use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes in the crock pot. This step is optional, depending on your preferred texture.
- Add Creamy Goodness
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with extra shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
Tips for Success
- Potato Varieties: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes work best for this recipe.
- Make it Vegetarian: Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a little kick.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
