Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup
Welcome to a cozy, creamy delight! Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food that brings warmth to any table.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- Crock Pot
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (3 oz) real bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by placing the diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, and water into your crock pot.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it’s golden.
- Gradually add the heavy cream while whisking until smooth.
- Pour this creamy mixture into the crock pot.
- Stir in the sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes, until the soup is thick and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For an extra kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce or some diced jalapeños. - Feel free to use other types of cheese for a different flavor. - You can also add other vegetables like carrots or corn for added nutrition. - To make this soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the bacon bits.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Fat: 35g