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Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns is one of the easiest, most delicious soups you will find as it combines frozen hash browns, chicken stock, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, cheese, and bacon to create a bowl of soup that is packed with flavor! Thanks to this easy potato soup recipe you can say goodbye to peeling and chopping potatoes to make potato soup! 

Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns

There is nothing better than a nice hearty bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day. Today is one of those days, but I was feeling so lazy dreaming of just picking up takeout or soup from the store that I just had to heat up. 

Then I remember this loaded crockpot potato soup with hashbrowns that take almost zero time to prep. It really is just a dump in the crockpot and cook, add a few more ingredients and then cook for another couple of hours and you are done! It is hearty and flavorful and so easy to make. This in fact was one of the first recipes I taught my boys to make. To this day, they will still make it. I know you will love it too. 

If you want other crockpot soup favorites to be sure to try Crockpot Corn Chowder and our crockpot ham and bean soup. 

Ingredients:

1 (32 ounce) bag of frozen cubed hash browns

1 (16 ounce) container of chicken stock

2 tablespoons ranch seasoning 

1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

9 (4 ounce) bag bacon pieces or 8 slices of cooked, chopped bacon

Green onions, for garnish

How to Make Loaded Crockpot Potato Soup with Hash Browns

• In the slow cooker, combine the frozen hash browns, chicken stock, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup. 

• Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.

• Stir in the bacon pieces and cheese. 

• Cook on high for another 2 hours.

• Prior to serving, stir the soup. Garnish with green onion, bacon pieces, and additional cheese as desired.

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• Top your potato soup with all your favorites like green onions, extra bacon or cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. 
• If your crockpot is large enough, you can make a double batch in your crockpot. The cooking times should stay the same even if you double it. 
• Be sure you use cooked bacon. I love having bacon pieces on hand that I keep in my fridge/freezer so I can just throw them in when needed for recipes like these. 
• You can use your hashbrowns frozen or thawed. It is up to you. 

Can I use fresh potatoes?

Yes, you can use fresh potatoes. You will need to prep them (wash, peel, and chop) before you add them to your crockpot. Russet or Yukon is the best option for this. Be sure you dice your potatoes as larger pieces will increase your cooking time. 

Can I omit the cream cheese?

I do not recommend omitting the cream cheese. This makes the soup very creamy. You can use light cream cheese if you are trying to watch your fat intake.

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