Description
Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy and savory soup features tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar cheese, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Just toss in the ingredients and let the magic happen while you relax. Perfect as a hearty meal or a cozy side dish, this soup will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Russet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into uniform pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine Ingredients: In the crockpot, add sautéed onions, diced potatoes, bacon, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook: Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in heavy cream and mash some potatoes for extra creaminess if desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 4 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg