• Prepare a crock pot with pan spray.  

Saute Veggies in a Skillet

• In a medium frying pan add butter and melt. Add carrots, celery, garlic and onion and a little salt and pepper to taste and sauté vegetables until celery and onions are tender. 

Add Potatoes to the Crock Pot First

• Place diced potatoes on the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the potatoes. 

Add Sauteed Veggies Next

• Pour sauteed vegetables over potatoes. 

Add Cheeses on Top

• Spread cheddar and pepper jack cheeses over vegetables. 

Pour Broth and Slow Cook

• Pour chicken broth over the top of all layers and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. You want your potatoes to be cooked before serving.  

Add Milk and Season after Slow Cooking

• When potatoes are cooked add milk and any additional salt and pepper to taste and stir everything together.  
• Top soup with crumbled bacon and green onion. Serve when soup is hot. Enjoy!!