Description
A classic Southern potato soup recipe that offers warmth and comfort, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz) Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker or Crock Pot, add the Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. For stovetop, place everything in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours in a Crock Pot. For stovetop, simmer gently for about 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are soft and thickened, stir in the heavy cream and milk. Let it cook for another 15-20 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely. Add the sour cream for extra creaminess and tang.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. If too thick, add milk or broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a thicker consistency, mash some of the potatoes or use a handheld blender after cooking. This soup can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg