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Loaded Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup Recipe Easy Ranch & Bacon Fix

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This creamy, cheesy potato soup is loaded with ranch flavor and crispy bacon, all made effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy nights, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), peeled and diced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 packet (about 2 tablespoons) ranch seasoning mix
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for topping)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Green onions, sliced (for topping, optional)
  • Sour cream (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop onion and mince garlic. If bacon is not cooked, cut into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Reserve a tablespoon of bacon fat if desired.
  3. Add diced potatoes, onion, minced garlic, half of the crumbled bacon, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in ranch seasoning mix and add butter. Reserve remaining bacon for topping.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes in the crock pot for a creamy-chunky texture, or use an immersion blender for a smoother soup.
  6. Stir in cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Mix until cheeses are fully melted and soup is creamy. Add black pepper to taste.
  7. If soup is too thick, add a splash of extra broth or milk.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with reserved bacon, extra cheese, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the crock pot deepens flavor. Adjust soup thickness by mashing more potatoes or adding extra broth. Leftovers thicken overnight—add a splash of milk when reheating. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit bacon.

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Keywords: potato soup, crock pot, slow cooker, ranch, bacon, loaded potato, comfort food, easy soup, family dinner, cheesy soup

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