Hash Brown Potato Soup is a quick and easy potato soup made with frozen hash browns. No peeling or cutting required. This simple potato soup boils in a single pot on the stove and is best served with shredded cheese.
This Leftover Mashed Potato Soup dish is another inventive and simple potato soup option. It's the perfect way to use up your potato leftovers and make a hearty meal.
When it comes to recipes like this loaded potato soup, which has a creamy broth base and is stuffed with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and green onions, I consider soup season to be year-round.
One of my favorite culinary tricks is making potato soup with frozen hash browns. Peeling and chopping each potato is not necessary. All you have to do is add a bag of frozen hash brown potato cubes to a pot with a few other ingredients. It involves very little work and only a few minutes of preparation.
Ingredients Needed For Creamy Potato Soup
- Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes: This recipe requires cubes of frozen hash brown potatoes. At the shop, you'll find a variant called 'o Brien' potatoes, which includes diced bell peppers and onions in addition to the hash browns. You can use that if desired, but I believe conventional and classic potatoes work best in this recipe. You may also use shredded hash browns to add a distinct texture to the soup.
- Small onion: The onion should be finely sliced, and you can use either a white or yellow onion. If you don't like onion pieces in your soup, try onion powder instead. You'll need one teaspoon of onion powder.
- Sour Cream.
- Kosher Salt with Black Pepper
- Chicken Broth: This recipe was tested with low-sodium chicken broth (33% less sodium). If you use ordinary salted chicken broth, you may want to reduce the salt slightly or leave it as is, depending on your salt tolerance.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Simply trust me on this one! It adds smoothness and taste to the soup that no other ingredient can match. If you like, cream of celery or cream of mushroom can be used instead. You might also use the cream of chicken with herbs condensed soup.
- Salted Butter
- Cheddar Cheese: For the finest creamy melt, use a box grater to shred the cheese from a block.
How to Make Potato Soup Using Frozen Cubed Hash Brown Potatoes
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the frozen hash brown potatoes (not thawed), diced onion, chicken stock, cream of chicken soup, and butter. Allow to heat until the butter has melted.
- Allow the potato soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and readily pierced with a fork. If you choose, use a spoon to break up some of the potato chunks. I do not recommend using an immersion blender since it will release too much gluten and starch, making the soup sticky and uneven in thickness.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended and melted.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, including shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Changes & Substitution Ideas For Hearty Potato Soup With Frozen Hash Browns
- Frozen Potatoes: For this dish, you can use a variety of frozen hash browns. For a distinct flavor profile, use the standard cubed hash browns, shredded hash browns, or O'Brien frozen shredded hash browns (with bell peppers and onions).
- Use a different cheese, or two or three different cheeses, to create a varied flavor profile. I prefer the typical cheddar in potato soup, but any cheese would do. For an extra kick, add Pepper Jack cheese. You can use white cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or mild or sharp cheddar cheese.
- Make it healthier: Instead of sour cream, use plain Greek yogurt. You might also use light sour cream instead of full-fat sour cream. Top the potato soup with turkey. Use reduced-fat cheddar cheese in the soup and as a topping.
- Chicken Broth: Water and Bouillon is an excellent replacement. You can also use chicken stock, and vegetable broth or stock works great.
- Yellow or white onions are ideal for this recipe. If you do not want onion chunks in your soup, use 1 teaspoon of onion powder for the fresh sliced onion. You could also substitute ¼ cup dried onion flakes for the fresh onion.
Favorite Toppings For This Easy Potato Soup Recipe
Potato soup is a rich, creamy soup that tastes great. It pairs wonderfully with a variety of toppings. Here are some great topping possibilities for this soup.
- Shredded Cheese: Use cheddar cheese (the same as in the soup), or try a different sort. Adding more cheese on top is always a good idea.
- Diced green onions.
- Sour Cream: A spoonful of sour cream is an excellent idea!
Serving Suggestions
This delectable dinner is especially good when served in a bread bowl or with crusty toast. The bread soaks up all of the creamy and cheesy soup and is the ideal accompaniment to this lunch. There are several crusty bread varieties available in the bakery or frozen bread department of the shop.
You can also try my One-Hour Rolls. They're so buttery and delicious, and the recipe is virtually foolproof, so anyone can make them. This potato soup is also delicious on its own, with some fantastic toppings. You'll enjoy it either way!
Oyster or saltine crackers make an excellent dish or topping for creamy potato soup.
Recipe Tips
- Heat Level: During cooking, check to make sure the soup isn't scorching or sticking to the pot's bottom. Reduce the heat to medium-low or low if necessary.
- Cover Pot With Lid: Cover the pot with a lid to expedite the cooking process and truly infuse all that flavor. When doing this, be sure to lower the heat because the lid retains the majority of the heat.
- Thinner Soup: You can add more broth to your potato soup if you like it thinner (not as thick and creamy).
- Crock Pot Potato Soup: Just put all the ingredients in the crockpot (except for the cheese and sour cream) and cook for four to five hours on low heat. Add the shredded cheese and sour cream, and simmer until everything is smooth and melted. To keep it warm for serving, you may alternatively prepare it on the stovetop and then put it in the crockpot on the warm setting.
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Recipe
Hash Brown Potato Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bag 32 oz frozen hash brown potato cubes
- 1 ½ cup cream of chicken soup
- 3 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, frozen hash brown potatoes, chopped onion, and salted butter to a large pot over medium heat.
- Allow the soup to stew for 20 minutes after the butter has melted, or until the hash browns are tender and pierced easily with a fork.
- Add the sour cream, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and well blended.
- Serve right away with all of your preferred toppings for potato soup.
- Sour cream, green onions, and shredded cheese
NOTES
- Cheese: Using a box cheese grater, grate the cheese from a block. Making your own cheese shreds has a huge impact. Assure me! Although mild, sharp, or even white cheddar cheese can be used, I prefer to use medium cheddar.
Michelle Butler says
This recipe looks so creamy and comforting! I adore how simple it is to whip up. Serving it in a bread bowl sounds divine—perfect for a chilly night!
Hope Foster says
Oh my goodness, this soup is calling my name! The idea of using frozen hash browns makes it so easy. Plus, who can resist the combo of cheddar cheese and sour cream? Yum!
Keira Perry says
This recipe feels like pure comfort food! The addition of cream of chicken soup must give it such amazing flavor. Can’t wait to serve this up on game night with friends!
Carly Morris says
Using frozen hash browns is such a genius idea! I'm all about quick meals that taste amazing, and this soup looks like it hits the spot. Can't wait to add my own twist with some extra spices!
Isabella Collins says
'One-pot' meals are my jam, and this potato soup seems so easy! I love that it uses staple ingredients too—I'll definitely be giving this a go soon!
Georgia Phillips says
'Cream of chicken soup' adds such a unique twist; I never would’ve thought of that! This will be perfect for impressing friends at dinner parties while keeping it simple.
Josephine Bailey says
'Potato soup season' should definitely be year-round! With all these tips and variations, there's no way anyone would get bored of it. Excited to try out those O'Brien potatoes too!
Hannah Morris says
'Easy' and 'delicious' are my two favorite words when it comes to cooking! This Hash Brown Potato Soup looks super creamy, and I love how you can throw everything into one pot. What’s not to love?
Camila Ross says
This Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds like a cozy hug in a bowl! I love that you can skip all the peeling and chopping—such a time saver! Can't wait to try it with some crispy bacon on top!
Daisy Hamilton says
I love how simple this recipe is! It's perfect for those busy days when I want something comforting but don't have much time to cook. Plus, cheesy toppings are always a win in my book!
Jamie Morris says
Potato soup is totally one of my favorites, and this recipe has me drooling! The idea of adding Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier twist is genius. Can't wait to give this a shot!
Kayla Miles says
'One-pot' meals are my jam, and this potato soup is no exception! It’s great that you can customize it with different cheeses. I might just throw in some spicy pepper jack for fun!
Morgan Reed says
This soup recipe is just what I need for the fall season! I love that it's creamy and hearty without too much fuss. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love bacon and cheese?
Patricia Howard says
I am all about quick and delicious meals, and this potato soup fits the bill perfectly! I love that it’s versatile too—definitely going to try it with those O'Brien hash browns for an extra kick!
Evelyn Anderson says
You had me at 'no peeling required'! This Hash Brown Potato Soup seems like the perfect way to warm up after a long day. Topping it with green onions sounds delightful too!
Jennifer Clark says
I appreciate how versatile this recipe is! The suggestions for different cheeses and toppings give me so many options to play with. Can't wait to customize my own bowl of comfort!
Shelby Howard says
This Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds like a cozy dream! Who knew you could whip up such deliciousness without all the peeling and chopping? I'm definitely trying this out on a chilly evening!
Hope Foster says
'Hash brown cubes'?! That's brilliant! This recipe just made dinner planning so much easier. Can’t wait to dive into a bowl of creamy goodness!
Caroline Barnes says
Yum! This sounds like the perfect dish for gatherings or cozy nights in. I can already imagine serving it with some crunchy bread on the side—heavenly!
Bailey Scott says
'One-pot' meals are my favorite kind of cooking—less mess and more flavor! I can't wait to serve this with some diced green onions on top. Perfect for chilly evenings!
Piper Davis says
'O'Brien' potatoes sound intriguing; I might give those a try for extra flavor. Plus, who doesn't love the idea of creamy soup that comes together so quickly?
Mary Wells says
'Comfort food' is an understatement here! Can't wait to try out different cheeses and see which combo hits just right. This looks delicious!
Matilda Hayes says
Yum! I’m all about that creamy goodness, especially when there's cheese involved. And can we talk about how versatile this recipe is? Perfect for using up those mashed potatoes!
Iris Young says
'Crock Pot Potato Soup' sounds perfect for meal prep days when I'm too busy to cook later on. Just throw everything in and let it do its thing? Count me in—I’m here for low-effort deliciousness!
Quinn Morgan says
I love how simple this recipe is! Frozen hash browns save so much time, and I can whip this up on a busy weeknight. Plus, who doesn't love a creamy soup topped with cheese?
Meredith James says
$10 says my kids will devour this potato soup in minutes! It's so easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners. Definitely adding this to my meal plan!
micah says
this soup is so creamy def going to make it next week!
Adriana Miles says
This soup looks so creamy and delicious. I love the idea of using leftover mashed potatoes too—talk about maximizing flavors with minimal effort!
Adriana Miles says
'Sour cream on top'? Yesss! That's one of my favorite toppings ever. It adds that tangy creaminess that just takes potato soup over the edge!
Kathleen Taylor says
'Cream of chicken soup' is such an underrated ingredient! It really does elevate dishes like this potato soup. I can’t wait to whip this up for my family; they’re gonna love it.
Bailey Scott says
I’m all about quick recipes, and this one is right up my alley! Using frozen hash browns is such a genius idea—makes cooking so much easier. Can't wait to top it off with some extra cheddar and green onions!
Nina Foster says
Cream of chicken soup really does add that special touch, doesn’t it? I love the suggestion to use Greek yogurt for a healthier twist on sour cream too—gotta keep it guilt-free sometimes!
Jacqueline Sanders says
I'm all about quick recipes lately, and this one seems perfect. Plus, bread bowls? Yes, please! That sounds heavenly with this creamy goodness.
Georgia Phillips says
This Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds like the ultimate comfort food! I love how easy it is to whip up without all the peeling and chopping. Can't wait to try it with some crusty bread on the side!
Daphne Martinez says
'Thinner soup'—thank you for that tip! I often end up with something too thick, but now I know how to adjust it easily. This recipe is officially my new go-to!
Rachel Harris says
'Comfort food' has never been more accurate than with this recipe! The fact that it’s made in one pot is also a huge plus—less cleanup means more time to enjoy my delicious meal!
Marilyn Edwards says
'Crock Pot' version? Count me in! Sometimes I just want to set it and forget it, especially during busy weekdays. This sounds like an ideal meal prep option.
Hailey Peterson says
I’m all about easy recipes, and this one is calling my name! Plus, who doesn’t love a cheesy potato soup? Can’t wait to try adding some crispy bacon on top for an extra treat!
Aspen Green says
Using frozen hash browns is such a clever idea! Plus, the combo of cheddar and sour cream sounds like the ultimate comfort food.
Gabriella Reed says
Soup season all year round? Count me in! I adore loaded potato soup, especially with bacon and sour cream. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for any day.
Kennedy Cooper says
This soup is right up my alley! The creamy texture and cheesy goodness are making my mouth water just reading about it. And let’s be real, bacon as a topping? Yes, please!
Jenna Taylor says
Yum! This soup recipe is seriously making me drool. The cream of chicken soup addition is such a good tip; I can already imagine how creamy it will be. Definitely trying this out soon!
Peyton Stewart says
'Soup season' should definitely be year-round! This loaded potato soup looks incredible; it’s everything I crave during fall and winter.
Megan Lee says
'O'Brien' potatoes in the mix? What a fun twist! I love that little kick from bell peppers and onions, plus who doesn’t love an easy one-pot meal?
Alyssa Morgan says
I appreciate the health tips here! Swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt sounds like a great way to lighten things up without sacrificing flavor. Can't wait to try it!
Daisy Hamilton says
I can't get over how easy this soup is to make! Perfect for those days when you just want something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen.
Matilda Hayes says
'Crock Pot Potato Soup' sounds like such a game-changer! Just dump everything in and let it do its thing? Yes, please! I'm all about those low-effort meals.
Mia Ross says
This soup sounds perfect for the chilly nights ahead! I'm definitely going to try adding some crispy bacon on top because everything's better with bacon, right?
Sierra Wilson says
So excited to try this hash brown trick! I've been peeling potatoes forever – no more! Plus, using a block of cheese for that fresh shred is such a game changer for texture.
Brittany Ward says
This potato soup looks so easy to make! I love that I don't have to peel any potatoes!