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Crockpot Crack Potato Soup

Crockpot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a warm, creamy experience in every bowl. This rich, flavorful soup combines tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese for an irresistible hug-in-a-bowl. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy weekends, you can let it simmer while you unwind. With minimal effort and maximum taste, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  3. In your crockpot, combine diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping). Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
  4. Set the crockpot on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Once cooked, blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with reserved bacon bits and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté the onion and garlic in the leftover bacon grease before adding them to the crockpot. - Customize your soup by adding vegetables like carrots or celery or swap out regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.