Description
This creamy, comforting Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is loaded with tender potatoes, bacon, and melted cheese. It’s the ultimate cozy soup with a rich, velvety texture, perfect for chilly days. Set it in the slow cooker, and let it do all the work!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups diced potatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a crock pot, combine diced potatoes, onion, bacon bits, and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese has melted and the soup becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use crispy cooked bacon in place of bacon bits.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more chicken broth or heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours