Creamy Crack Potato Soup to Warm Your Soul on Busy Nights

This Creamy Crack Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, requiring minimal prep and packed with rich flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings: 6 cups

Course: Soups

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup

2 pounds Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix ensure gluten-free
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese consider dairy-free alternative for vegan
optional Crumbled Bacon omit for vegetarian version
6-8 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth opt for low-sodium
1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half substitute with coconut milk for lighter option
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Garnishing

to taste Extra Cheese
to taste Green Onions
to taste Sour Cream

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crack Potato Soup

Begin by peeling and dicing 2 pounds of potatoes into 1-inch cubes, about 10 minutes.
Layer the diced potatoes evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker, sprinkle ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
Pour enough broth to cover the layered ingredients, about 6-8 cups.
Set to low and cook for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half once cooked.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve garnished with extra cheese, bacon bits, or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For uniform cooking, ensure potatoes are consistently diced. Blend only a portion for desired creamy texture. Do not exceed crock pot’s liquid capacity to avoid spills.

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