For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the half-and-half. Be careful not to over-blend, as you want to retain some texture. If you don't have ranch dressing mix, you can substitute with a combination of dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. To make this soup vegetarian, use vegetable bouillon and vegetarian bacon bits. For extra flavor, roast the garlic before mincing and adding it to the slow cooker.
Shanny Wiegand
May 13, 2025I added a dollop of sour cream on top along with the cheese and green onions – it was amazing!
Penelope Oreilly
Jul 7, 2024I used milk instead of half-and-half to save on calories, and it was still very creamy and tasty.
Louvenia Heathcote
Mar 7, 2023This soup is so easy and delicious! My family loves it, and it's become a regular in our meal rotation.
Jovan Bartoletti
Aug 14, 2022I was skeptical about the ranch dressing mix, but it really adds a great flavor. I will definitely make this again.