Ohhh, Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup 🥔🥓🧀 — one of those ultra-creamy, cheesy, cozy soups that basically tastes like loaded baked potatoes in a bowl. It’s called “crack” soup because it’s just that addictive — rich, comforting, and full of bacon and ranch flavor.
Here’s the easy, foolproof slow-cooker version 👇
🥣 Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup
🧀 Ingredients
For 6–8 servings
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1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes (no need to thaw)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
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1 cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
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2 cups (about 8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade ranch powder)
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4 cups (1 L) chicken broth
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (plus extra for topping)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional garnish: chopped green onions, extra cheese, parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
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Combine everything (except toppings):
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In your crock pot, add the frozen potatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth.
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Stir to mix slightly (it’s fine if the cream cheese isn’t fully smooth yet).
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Cook:
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking.
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The potatoes should be tender and the soup thick and creamy.
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Add final touches:
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Stir in sour cream and most of the crumbled bacon right before serving.
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve:
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Ladle into bowls and top with extra bacon, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions.
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💡 Tips for the Best Crack Potato Soup
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Thicker texture: Mash a few potatoes in the pot before serving.
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Lighter version: Use reduced-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and turkey bacon.
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Add-ins: Stir in cooked shredded chicken or diced ham for extra protein.
🥄 Storage
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Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge (it thickens as it cools — just thin with a splash of broth or milk when reheating).
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Freezes fairly well if you skip the sour cream until reheating.
Would you like me to give you a “dump and go” version (no pre-cooking bacon or stirring required, perfect for busy mornings)?
