Description
A creamy and comforting soup featuring potatoes, cheese, and crispy bacon, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 6 cups diced potatoes (peeled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: extra cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, or chives
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- In the crock pot, layer the diced potatoes at the bottom. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potatoes. Add shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Pour the broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring the liquid covers them.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender.
- Serve with optional garnishes like extra cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with cooked mushrooms or tempeh. You can freeze the soup, but avoid adding cream before freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American