Loaded Hash brown potato soup is a delicious and hearty potato soup made with frozen hash browns, cream condensed chicken soup, onion, butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a few spices. This is a crazy simple easy potato soup that takes just a handful of ingredients to make.
This hash brown soup takes just 30 minutes to make, and you can load on the toppings for optimal flavor. Diced bacon, green onions, parsley, extra cheese, and more. Grab that spoon and dive in.
Check out my other tasty soup recipes for you and the family. My wonton soup is a huge hit, Panera broccoli soup, or this hearty stuffed pepper soup. All of these soups are such good ones to incorporate into your meal plan.
Reasons To Try This Frozen Hash Brown Potato Soup Recipe…
- Super easy and convenient for you to make. You will find it is also a very budget-friendly dinner idea for the family.
- Quick prep and a dish that takes just 30 minutes to make.
- Versatile in ingredients you add to the soup. Change up the flavors to fit your taste preferences.
- Family-friendly flavors and even picky eaters won’t turn their noses up to the cheesy potato soup.
- Creamy as can be, and full of rich potato and cheese flavor in each bite.
If you want a twist on a traditional soup try this Kielbasa potato soup for another tasty potato recipe.
Ingredients Needed
Here is a quick look at what you need for this hearty potato soup recipe. Full measurements are featured at the bottom of the post.
Frozen hash browns – Reach for a bag of frozen hash browns for the base of this potato soup. You can buy cubed potatoes or shredded hash browns. Both work.
Onion – I find that a yellow or white onion offers the best flavoring to the soup. Red onions tend to overpower the soup and I want a very mild onion flavor.
Chicken Broth – Chicken broth, stock, or chicken bone broth can be used for the liquid in the soup.
Cream Soup – Condensed cream of chicken soup is going to help thicken up the soup in a nice and creamy way.
Butter- Real butter is recommended as it is going to truly enhance the flavor of the soup.
Cheese – So for this, I used sharp cheddar that I shredded. Now you can use pre-shredded cheese but know it contains oil and can separate a bit as it melts.
Sour Cream – The sour cream offers a nice tangy and creamy texture to the soup that I just love.
Seasoning – A simple salt and pepper is used to flavor the soup just perfectly. You will find the potatoes and creamy ingredients add tons of flavor so you don’t need a ton of spices.
Toppings – The toppings are all optional. I find that diced bacon, green onions, and fresh parsley are all great options.
Variations to Recipe
Veggies – Consider dicing up some carrots, and celery and mixing in the soup for added veggies.
Leeks – Want a potato and leek soup? Saute the leeks in butter and then once they are tender and fragrant move on to cooking the rest of the potato soup.
Spicy Soup – Add in some red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or even some taco seasoning mixture to create a flavorful and spicy version of the potato soup.
Ham and Potato Soup – Want to elevate the soup even more? Add in some diced ham and then add in Swiss cheese along with the cheddar for added creamy flavors.
Smoked Sausage Potato Soup – Consider slicing up some smoked sausage that is pre-cooked and stir in the soup. It will add a nice amount of protein along with some great flavor.
What to Serve With Soup
Now this hash brown potato soup can be a meal in one. But I love to take it a step further and I pair the soup with a salad, half sandwich, or even serve the soup in a bread bowl. It is a great way to elevate the soup even more.
Have fun and try out different things. I love these Monte Cristo sliders to pair with the soup on the side. It is a sweet and savory sandwich that is great for dipping.
Tips for Making Potato Soup with Frozen Hash Browns
Saute the onions in some butter or even oil before you cook the soup. This is going to help deepen the flavor of the onion and bring a more mellow flavor to the soup.
Chicken broth is a must compared to water. The broth is going to add tons of flavor to the soup. Now, you could use water and a better bouillon if that is what you have on hand.
If you find the soup is lacking in flavor season with salt and pepper. Or you can add fresh or dried herbs to add even more flavor. Parsley, bay leaf, or even thyme or rosemary can be added.
Blending the soup with an immersion blender can create an even thicker and creamier soup. You can blend it all or part of it to create an ultra-thick and creamy soup base.
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerate any of the soup you do not eat right away. I like to store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Then you can warm it up in the microwave or a small saucepan on the stovetop.
Due to the ingredients, I do find that freezing the soup is not the best. It will alter the texture of the soup due to the potatoes breaking down even more once it is thawed after being frozen.
FAQs
Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?
You can use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns. Just use fresh potatoes that are peeled and diced into smaller pieces. The soup needs to simmer and cook until the potatoes and fully cooked and tender.
How can I make my potato soup thicker?
To thicken the soup you can blend part of the soup with a blender or immersion blender. This is going to thicken the soup. Or you can add 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a small bowl. Mix to combine and stir in the soup at the very end of the cooking process. This will thicken the soup within a few minutes of cooking.
Can I make potato soup ahead of time?
Feel free to make the soup ahead of time if you would like. Just make it up and then store it in the fridge until you are ready to serve it up. Then reheat it slowly on the stovetop until the potato soup is fully warmed through.
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Hash Brown Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 32 ounce package frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 14.5 ounce cans of chicken broth
- 1 10.75 ounce can of cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Optional Toppings: Bacon green onions, fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the frozen hash brown potatoes, diced onion, chicken broth, and cream of
- chicken soup.
- Add the butter to the pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until the hash browns are tender and
- heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s fully melted.
- Add the sour cream, salt, and pepper, stirring until everything is well combined and the soup is
- heated through.
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