Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

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✨🥔 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook
    • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Why This Soup is Called “Crack” Potato Soup

This soup is so addictively delicious that you’ll keep coming back for more! The combination of creamy potatoes, melty cheese, and smoky bacon creates a flavor explosion that’s hard to resist. It’s the ultimate comfort food that will have everyone asking for seconds (or thirds!).

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving something cozy, this Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a winner. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience!

✨🥔 Happy cooking! 🥔✨

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