Crockpot Potato Soup With Hashbrowns Recipe
Crockpot Potato Soup with Hashbrowns is a comforting and creamy dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker. It features frozen hashbrowns, flavorful chicken stock, and cream cheese, topped with crispy bacon, cheese, and green onions for a hearty finish.
Equipment
- Crockpot/Slow Cooker: The key tool for this easy, hands-off soup.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To ensure the right proportions of ingredients.
- Sharp Knife: For dicing the cream cheese.
- Wooden Spoon: To stir the soup as it cooks and combine all the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 10½ oz Cream of Chicken Soup Gluten-Free: This provides a creamy base for the soup and adds a savory depth of flavor. Make sure to choose gluten-free cream of chicken soup if needed.
- 1 Ranch Packet: The ranch seasoning adds a tangy herbaceous flavor to the soup, making it unique and delicious.
- 32 oz Frozen Cubed Potatoes: Using frozen cubed potatoes or hashbrowns saves time and adds a nice texture to the soup.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Diced to Melt Faster: Cream cheese adds richness and smoothness to the soup, giving it that luxurious, velvety texture.
- 32 oz Chicken Stock: The liquid base of the soup providing a savory and flavorful backdrop. Use low-sodium stock if preferred for a healthier option.
- ½ tsp Salt: Enhances the flavors and balances the richness of the soup.
- ½ tsp Pepper: Adds a bit of heat and seasoning to round out the flavors.
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the cream cheese into small cubes to help it melt faster.
- Add to Crockpot: In your Crockpot, add the frozen cubed potatoes, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken stock. Stir to combine.
- Add the Cream Cheese: Add the diced cream cheese to the Crockpot and gently stir to distribute.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup is creamy.
- Serve: Once the soup is cooked, ladle it into bowls and top with shredded cheese, crispy bacon bits, and green onions for extra flavor and texture. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use slightly less chicken stock.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option.