Description
Hearty Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending creamy potatoes with savory bacon and cheese. Warm, rich flavors invite you to savor this simple yet irresistible dish that promises pure kitchen satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 lb red potatoes
Dairy and Cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Dice the russet and red potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic, preparing these aromatics to build a robust flavor foundation for the soup.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp and golden, then crumble into small pieces, reserving the rendered fat for added depth.
- In the crock pot, layer the cubed potatoes, creating a hearty base for the soup.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon, chopped onions, and minced garlic over the potatoes, distributing the ingredients evenly.
- Whisk together heavy cream, milk, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth, creating a luxurious liquid base.
- Melt butter in a small pan, then whisk in flour to create a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Pour the cream mixture and roux into the crock pot, stirring gently to combine with the potatoes and aromatics.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring the flavors are well-distributed.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, fold in shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt and integrate into the soup.
- Once cooking is complete, gently mash some potatoes to thicken the soup, maintaining a chunky texture.
- Garnish with chopped chives and additional crumbled bacon just before serving for a fresh, crisp finish.
Notes
- Customize potato size for smoother or chunkier texture by adjusting cube dimensions while maintaining uniform cutting.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version without compromising rich flavor profile.
- Prepare bacon separately to control crispness and allow guests to adjust saltiness according to personal preference.
- Experiment with alternative cheese blends like pepper jack or gruyère to introduce unexpected flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 499
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 875 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg