Description
A creamy, cheesy, and savory slow cooker potato soup loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen hash brown potatoes (diced or shredded)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- If using fresh potatoes, peel and dice them into small cubes. If using frozen hash browns, ensure they are not clumped together.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
Step 2: Assemble in the Crock Pot
- Add the hash brown potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the softened cream cheese in chunks.
Step 3: Slow Cook the Soup
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally to help the cream cheese melt smoothly.
Step 4: Add Cheese and Finish
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles (reserve some for garnish), and sour cream. Let everything melt together.
Step 5: Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with extra bacon, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Make It Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Healthier Version: Use reduced-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and turkey bacon.
- Extra Protein: Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked ground sausage.
- Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato soup, crock pot soup, slow cooker soup, cheesy soup, bacon soup