Description
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish made with crispy bacon, savory chicken broth, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect blend of flavors, slow-cooked to tender perfection. Garnished with bacon and green onions, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Transfer the onion, garlic, and bacon to the crock pot.
- Add the chicken broth and potatoes to the crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend only half of the potatoes and leave some chunks for texture.
- You can use turkey bacon for a lighter version of the soup.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on high) or 6-8 hours (on low)