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Creamy Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup with bacon, cheese, and green onions being served from a dark pot.

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food

This rich and creamy Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is packed with flavor from bacon, ranch, and cheddar cheese, making it the ultimate comforting meal. Easily prepared in a slow cooker, it's perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups cooked bacon chopped and divided
  • 1 bag frozen diced potatoes (32-ounce)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5-ounce)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 package dry ranch dressing mix (1-ounce)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup half and half
  • green onion chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • ladle
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine frozen diced potatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, pepper, onion powder, and 1 cup of cooked bacon in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  3. Fifteen minutes before serving, stir the soup, then add half and half and cheddar cheese. Cover and heat until the cheese is melted.
  4. Garnish with chopped green onion, extra shredded cheddar cheese, and the remaining ¼ cup bacon pieces.

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes after cooking before adding the cheese and half and half. Adjust seasoning to taste.