This post is sponsored by Ohio Beef Council, although all opinions are my own.
It’s “Crocktober” and this Slow Cooker Creamy Steak and Potato Soup taste like a marriage between a loaded baked potato and a delicious steak from a steak house. The cream-based soup is filled with chunky potatoes, soft and tender Ribeye steak, cheddar cheese, and chives.
Soup is the ultimate comfort food dish. Well, one of the ultimate comfort food dishes. On a cold day like the ones we have coming, there is nothing like a delicious bowl of soup to warm the soul. One of the most delicious meals I love is a juicy and well-seasoned steak and a loaded baked potato topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon. So my crazy recipe-creating mind thought it would create the ultimate comfort food soup by merging both concepts to make a Creamy Steak and Potato Soup.
I have a few Loaded Baked Potato recipes on my blog that has a similar flavor to this creamy steak and potato soup recipe. The key ingredient to these recipes is ranch dressing mix. Yep, ranch dressing mix is great to be used as a marinade and even seasoning. Even in my recipe for these Crispy Ranch Baked Chicken Wings, you can tell. The ranch is great for more than just dipping.
Slow Cooker Tips
The best thing about this recipe is that it is made in a slow cooker. This is almost a dump and cooks recipe. I went straight to the freezer section for the diced veggies in this recipe. I do not enjoy chopping vegetables. I notice that there are chopped frozen onions, peppers, and mirepoix mixes. So to cut out the labor, I recommend buying a 12-ounce bag of frozen onions, celery, and bell peppers. If you do not have access to this, you can combine ¼ cup of onion, celery, and green bell peppers.
When cooking soup in a slow cooker with beef, it is best to brown your meat before adding it to the slow cooker. It will add deeper flavor and a caramelized taste. It only takes about four hours to cook this soup. The longer it takes to cook beef in the slow cooker, the better it tastes.
Don’t forget to preheat the slow cooker for 20 minutes before adding any ingredients. This will help get the soup off to a good cooking start.
Using Ribeye Steak in this recipe
The best ingredient in this slow cooker recipe is ribeye. Oh my goodness, it is what I look forward to the most in every bite. I took a 1 ½ pound ribeye steak, seared it on both sides to medium, allowed it to rest, and cut it into small pieces. The soup is made in the slow cooker, and about 30 minutes before I am ready to serve this soup, I add the chopped steak.
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Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. You can use a large, heavy-duty pot, like a Dutch Oven, to make this soup. You will follow the same instructions, and once the ingredients are combined, you will cover them with a lid and let it simmer until you are ready to serve.
You can store this soup in the fridge for up to 1 week. I wouldn’t go over that. If you need more time, I would freeze the soup.
You can use beef broth or vegetable stock if you want. If you have nothing else, you can use water. You may add more seasoning to the soup to bring out the flavor, but it will be fine.
Similar Recipes
If you like soup recipes like this Steak and Potato Soup, you will enjoy the recipes below!
- Award-Winning Chili Con Carne
- White Chicken Chili
- Dairy Free Chicken Gnocchi
- Cream Tomato Soup
- Buffalo Chicken Soup
Slow Cooker Creamy Steak and Potato Soup
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
Description
Enjoy the flavors in this Slow Cooker Creamy Steak and Potato Soup that will soothe your soul. Made with chunks of ribeye steak and potatoes.
Ingredients
1 1/4 lb. Ribeye Steak
1/2 tbsp. Kosher salt
2 tsp. Black pepper
2 tbsp. Olive oil
2 lb. diced Russet potatoes
1 1/2 c. chopped onions, green bell peppers, celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 c. chicken stock
2 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
12 oz. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. half and half
2 oz. Ranch Dressing mix
1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. bacon pieces
Garnish: chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat a slow cooker on low for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, use a large skillet on medium-high heat. Season the steak on both sides with kosher salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the hot skillet. Sear the ribeye on both sides for 7-10 minutes. Both sides should be browned and crusty. Set aside and allow to rest for 10 minutes
- In the slow cooker, add the chopped veggies (onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic cloves), diced potatoes, and chicken stock. Cover and let cook on low for three and a half hours.
- Next, take a potato masher and slightly smash the potatoes leaving large chunks.
- Combine the flour and evaporated milk in a small bowl and stir until dissolved and pour in the slow cooker. Add the half and half, ranch dressing mix, bacon pieces, sharp cheddar cheese, and stir.
- Dice the ribeye and add the pieces of protein to the soup. Let cover and allow to simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Serve as desired and top off with chopped green onion.
Notes
- Buy potatoes that have already been diced and precooked to make your life easier. However, you can peel and cut the potatoes yourself if you prefer.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Yum, this looks delicious! Will definitely be adding it to my meal plan for November!
Soups are my all time meal favorite. I love to try new recipes. This Homemade soup looks creamy and rich.
Thank you!
This soup looks so thick, creamy, and incredible. Love that it is made in a slow cooker AND includes ribeye steak!
Thank you Lakita!
This steak and potato soup is lovely! Your recipe is easy and fuss-free. I am always looking for great soup recipes. Thanks so much; we will definitely make it.
Making soup in my slow cooker is one of my favorite things and I cannot wait to make this delicious soup!
The steak in this soup is delicious and so hearty! I made this for dinner and it was perfect as a meal. Thank you!
I’m so glad everything worked out!
The steak was perfect to go with the soup! This pair is just awesome, I’ve never tried anything like it. Definitely saving this for the future!
I’m so happy that I came across your potato soup recipe! I was looking for a recipe that does not include pork or ham as the main ingredient along with potatoes, and yours is just perfect. I omitted the bacon and used rib-eye steak only and was so happy with the results. I will definitely be making this again!
Yay Aya! I am so glad this recipe worked out for you!
A recipe is only as good as its ingredients. Using a rib eye steak made this soup so flavorful! And it was so easy to make in the slow cooker. What a convenience. We made this for our out-of-town guests and they loved the soup. We were able to have a long visit with them while the slow cooker did the work.
Yay Marisa! So glad it worked for you!
This soup looks super tasty and I appreciate the slow cooker tips provided as well. Thank you
You’re welcome Moop.
I’ve had potato soup before but never with steak before. I’ve been missing out and it’s so much better!
Thank you Matt!
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