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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

A thick, creamy slow cooker potato soup loaded with bold ranch flavor and comforting texture, perfect for cold weather.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Regular Ingredients
  • 6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon gold or russet) Dice evenly for consistent cooking
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use pepper jack for a spicier version
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled Optional, adjust for vegetarian or vegan
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Adjust gradually for saltiness
  • 4 cups chicken broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian/vegan
  • 1 cup heavy cream Substitute with plant-based cream for vegan
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Season after cooking to avoid over-salting
  • as desired Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon, green onions, chives
Vegetarian Substitutions
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup vegetarian bacon bits
Vegan Substitutions
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegan cheddar-style cheese
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream For best dairy-free richness
  • 1 packet vegan ranch seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and dice potatoes into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
  2. Add potatoes to the crock pot in an even layer.
  3. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over potatoes.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  5. Pour broth over all ingredients until just covered.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4 hours, until potatoes are fork tender.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
Finishing Touch
  1. Blend part of the soup using an immersion blender for thicker texture while keeping some chunks.
  2. Serve hot with preferred garnishes.

Notes

For a fuller dinner, serve with crusty bread or salad. You can add diced jalapeños for spice, stir in spinach or kale, or use cauliflower for a lighter option. Adjust ranch seasoning gradually to control saltiness and let soup rest before serving to thicken naturally.