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Crock pot crack potato soup with cheddar

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Crock pot crack potato soup is creamy, cheesy, and comforting without any bacon. It’s the easiest way to make a slow-cooked comfort meal everyone will love, no chopping required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Frozen diced potatoes 30 oz or hash browns
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Cubed and softened
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Sharp recommended
  • 1 Ranch seasoning packet 1 oz dry mix
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 4–6 qt recommended
  • 1 Whisk or spoon For stirring cheese

Method
 

  1. Spray crock pot with nonstick spray or use a liner
  2. Add potatoes, broth, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper
  3. Place cubed cream cheese on top
  4. Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs
  5. Stir well and add cheddar cheese 30 minutes before done
  6. Stir again until smooth and creamy before serving
  7. Garnish with green onions or extra cheese, if desired

Notes

  • this version is rich and flavorful on its own
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes or stir in instant mash
  • Spice it up with jalapeños, hot sauce, or pepper jack cheese
  • Freezes well, just cool fully and reheat slowly with a splash of broth