PrintSlow Cooker Crack Potato Soup
A creamy, bacon ranch-flavored potato soup made in your slow cooker. This dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Place cubed potatoes in your slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over potatoes.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix over potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in sour cream and milk. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Do not boil.
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the slow cooker before adding the sour cream and milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Consider this a great option for meal planning, similar to how meal delivery companies prepare ingredients for quick assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg