Description

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese for a heartwarming dish. This easy-to-make soup simmers all day in your slow cooker, filling your home with irresistible aromas. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, every spoonful offers a delightful explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup full-fat sour cream
4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Remove and chop.
In the Crock Pot, combine diced potatoes, cooked bacon, chicken broth, garlic powder, and butter. Mix well.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
Mash some of the potatoes in the pot to thicken the soup. Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream until creamy.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and additional cheese if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat gently on the stove or microwave.