A rich and creamy potato soup cooked in a slow cooker, featuring the delicious flavors of bacon and ranch.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5-6 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH
Total Time:5-6 hours 15 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1¼ cups cooked bacon, chopped and divided
1 (32-ounce) bag frozen diced potatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half
Chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
In the slow cooker, combine frozen diced potatoes, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, pepper, onion powder, and half of the cooked bacon.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in half-and-half and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Garnish with chopped green onions and remaining bacon before serving.
Notes
For thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
Can use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.