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Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup

This straightforward Crock Pot potato soup combines frozen hash browns with chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and cream cheese for a rich, comforting base. Finished with bacon bits and cheddar cheese, it offers a hearty and minimal-effort meal, perfect for a warming weeknight dinner.
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Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 4328.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart or larger capacity slow cooker is ideal for this recipe.
  • 1 Whisk Essential for incorporating cream of chicken soup and cream cheese smoothly.
  • 1 Ladle For serving the finished soup.
  • 1 Stirring Spoon For initial mixing and stirring during cooking.
  • 1 Measuring Spoon For accurately seasoning with salt and pepper.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 30 oz frozen diced hash browns
  • 1 32 oz Chicken broth
  • 1 10 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 8 oz Cream cheese ; not fat free
  • 3 oz Bacon bits
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese ; shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add chicken broth to the slow cooker insert.
  • Whisk in the cream of chicken soup until fully incorporated and smooth.
  • Cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and add them to the slow cooker.
  • Add the frozen diced hash browns to the slow cooker.
  • Stir all ingredients gently to combine them well.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Continue cooking for another 15-30 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is heated through.
  • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with additional cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and optional fresh chives or a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

For a truly luxurious texture, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature and cut into smaller pieces before adding to prevent lumps; a whisk will aid in achieving a silky smooth consistency. While convenient, consider using freshly cooked, crumbled bacon instead of pre-made bits for a significant flavor and texture upgrade. Always taste and adjust salt and pepper, especially with processed ingredients like broth and cream of chicken soup, as sodium levels can vary. For an enhanced presentation and fresh counterpoint, garnish generously with fresh chopped chives or green onions and a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche upon serving.