Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups diced potatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Optional garnish: extra cheese, bacon, and green onions

Instructions

1. Add ingredients to crock pot:
   Place potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, paprika, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook:
   Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
3. Blend slightly:
   Use a potato masher or immersion blender to thicken the soup to your desired texture.
4. Add cream and cheeses:
   Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar. Cook for another 20–30 minutes until smooth and creamy.
5. Add bacon:
   Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, saving a little for topping.
6. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheese, bacon, and green onions if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Serves: 6