Description
Creamy crock pot crack potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, packed with cheesy goodness and hearty flavors. Potato lovers will savor this simple, soul-warming dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Protein and Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Render bacon in a skillet until golden and crisp, then crumble and reserve for later.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent and aromatic.
- Transfer the bacon, onion, and garlic mixture into the crock pot.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients and add diced potatoes.
- Slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender.
- Carefully puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream, stirring until cheese completely melts and integrates.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Customize bacon crispness by cooking longer or shorter depending on personal preference.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist and unique flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and create a healthier version of the soup.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk alternatives for lighter dietary needs while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg