Description
Creamy “potato soup crock pot” delivers comfort straight from hearty kitchen traditions. Warm, rich flavors simmer slowly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this classic, soul-soothing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups diced potatoes, peeled
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Dairy and Protein:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Seasonings and Optional Garnishes:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
- Meticulously wash and peel russet potatoes, cutting them into uniform cubes that will cook evenly and absorb flavors consistently.
- Strategically arrange potato chunks as the foundation layer inside the slow cooker, creating an even base for the soup’s subsequent ingredients.
- Generously dust the potato layer with ranch seasoning, ensuring complete and balanced flavor distribution across the entire surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the seasoned potatoes, creating a rich and textured initial layer.
- Carefully pour chicken broth over the layered ingredients, submerging them completely but not overfilling the crock pot.
- Secure the lid and program the slow cooker to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 3-4 hours.
- Test potato tenderness by gently pressing with a fork; they should yield easily without resistance.
- Incorporate heavy cream, stirring gently to integrate and create a luxurious, velvety texture throughout the soup.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, tasting and modifying to personal preference.
- For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to partially or fully puree the soup.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with additional cheese, crispy bacon bits, and freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture and best flavor absorption.
- Allow bacon to cool slightly before crumbling to prevent soggy texture and maintain crispy bits for topping.
- For dairy-free alternatives, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to keep the soup rich and creamy.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and homemade ranch seasoning, which lets you control salt content more precisely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg