Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Crockpot Crack Potato Soup, a hearty dish that combines tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cream cheese. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or chilly nights, this soup is sure to warm your soul with every spoonful. Easy to prepare, it fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas while offering a delightful blend of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and peel the russet potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Combine in Crockpot: Add sautéed onion and garlic to the crockpot along with diced potatoes, chicken broth, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook: Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Mash: Use a potato masher directly in the crockpot to mash some of the potatoes while leaving others intact for texture.
- Add Toppings: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted; serve topped with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) / 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg