Description
A comforting and creamy potato soup made in a slow cooker, featuring potatoes, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of diced potatoes, peeled
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: Extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Peel and dice your potatoes into small cubes.
- Add Ingredients to the Crock Pot: Place diced potatoes in the crockpot, sprinkle in ranch seasoning, and pour in broth.
- In with the Cream: Add heavy cream and stir gently.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and set the crock pot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish with Cheese and Bacon: Stir in cheese and bacon an hour before serving.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning and serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crock pot, soup, potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup