Name: Crockpot Potato Soup (Frozen Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon; 8 cups frozen diced hash browns (two 2-pound bags); 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (optional); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 cups chicken broth (48 ounces); 2 (10-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt (to taste); Sliced green onions or chives (for topping)

Description

A comforting and creamy Crockpot potato soup made with frozen hash browns, infused with flavors of bacon, cheddar cheese, and cream.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound bacon
8 cups frozen diced hash browns (two 2-pound bags)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (optional)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken broth (48 ounces)
2 (10-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
1 cup heavy cream
Salt (to taste)
Sliced green onions or chives (for topping)

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
Place the frozen diced hash browns at the bottom of your Crockpot.
Sprinkle seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the potatoes.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the cream of chicken soup. Stir until combined. Mix in three-quarters of the crumbled bacon.
Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, the cubed cream cheese, and heavy cream. Cook on high for another 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheeses melt and the soup becomes creamy.
Taste the soup and add extra salt, pepper, or garlic powder if desired.
Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions or chives.

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1000mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: crockpot potato soup, comfort food, slow cooker soup, creamy soup, bacon soup