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Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Crock Pot crack potato soup made with slow-cooked russet potatoes, ranch seasoning, and melty cream cheese for a thick, cheesy texture. Finished with cheddar, bacon crumbles, and green onion topping for bold ranch flavor in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Russet potato base
  • 3 lb russet potatoes Peeled and cubed for even tenderness.
  • 4 cup chicken broth Helps keep the soup thick and flavorful while it cooks.
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix Dry ranch seasoning mix for classic ranch flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder Adds savory depth.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Fresh-ground if possible for best flavor.
Creamy cheese layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Cubed so it melts smoothly into the soup.
  • 1 cup sour cream Stirs in for tangy richness.
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use for a creamy, cheesy finish.
Bacon and topping
  • 8 strips bacon Cooked and crumbled; reserve some for topping.
  • 3 green onions Sliced; reserve extra for topping.}

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Method
 

Combine in the slow cooker
  1. Add cubed russet potatoes, chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper to the slow cooker and stir to combine, making sure the potatoes are evenly coated.
Slow cook until tender
  1. Cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are very tender and easily mashable.
Mash and melt the cream cheese
  1. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks if you prefer a rustic texture.
Finish creamy with cheese and sour cream
  1. Stir in the cubed cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated, smoothing out any remaining lumps.
Smooth and add cheddar
  1. Stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and fully combined.
Add bacon and serve
  1. Fold in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving a little for topping so it stays visibly sprinkled on top.
Top and serve
  1. Serve hot with extra cheddar, reserved bacon, and sliced green onions piled over each bowl.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, cube the cream cheese and mash only after the potatoes are fully tender; if it’s too thick, loosen with a splash of chicken broth before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream (texture stays thick, but calories drop).