Description
Warm, creamy, and unbelievably satisfying, this Hash Brown Potato Soup is your new favorite cozy dinner. Whether you’re after a quick weeknight meal, looking for comforting food ideas, or need an easy recipe to feed the family, this soup delivers. With minimal prep, frozen hash browns, and a rich cheesy finish, it’s a go-to for breakfast ideas, easy dinner planning, or even a hearty snack. Perfect for chilly nights or when you just need something soul-soothing.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil or butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
2. Stir in frozen hash browns and chicken broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
4. Add shredded cheddar and mix until creamy and blended.
5. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
6. Serve hot, topped with bacon and parsley if using.
Notes
This soup thickens as it cools—add a splash of broth when reheating.
For extra richness, swap cheddar with sharp white cheddar or Gruyère.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg