Description
Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish that offers comfort in every bowl. With tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheeses, this soup simmers in your crockpot for a hassle-free meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Just set it and forget it while you enjoy the warm, inviting aromas filling your kitchen. This delightful recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (block)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and peeling the potatoes. Dice them into bite-sized cubes.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and let drain on paper towels.
- Add potatoes, crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping), onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until creamy or mash slightly for texture; stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon bits and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg