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.
Brooke Myers says
I love that you can use leftover mashed potatoes too! It’s such a clever way to reduce waste while still enjoying a hearty meal. I might even add some grilled chicken for extra protein.
Natasha Perry says
'Thinner soup' is music to my ears because sometimes thick soups can be overwhelming. I appreciate that you gave tips for adjusting the consistency—it’s all about personal preference after all!
Megan Lee says
"Cream of chicken soup" is a game-changer in recipes like these. Can't wait to try it; I'm already imagining how smooth it’ll make the texture!
Brianna Flores says
'Crockpot potato soup' sounds like such an easy way to meal prep! Just toss everything in and let it simmer away while I do other things around the house. Who doesn’t love minimal effort?
Angelica King says
Loaded potato soup is basically my love language! The combo of bacon, sour cream, and cheddar sounds divine. I might just have to whip this up as soon as the temperature drops!
Stephanie says
The ingredients don't include chicken stock... How much are you using!
Imsen says
Hi, thanks for mentioning that! i missed it! and it was corrected now, you can add up to 3 1/2 cups to 4 cups of chicken stock.
Amy Jackson says
I’m definitely trying this! Potato soup is like the ultimate comfort food. Plus, using frozen hash browns saves so much prep time—count me in!
Annabelle Sanders says
I love that you don't have to peel potatoes for this recipe! It makes things so much simpler. Plus, who doesn’t love a hearty soup with all the toppings?
Hailey Peterson says
'Cream of chicken' in the soup? Yes please! That must add such amazing depth of flavor. I'm totally making this soon; it sounds irresistible!
Eleanor Harvey says
Okay, but using leftover mashed potatoes for soup? That’s a total game-changer! I hate wasting food, so this is definitely going on my list for the next time I have leftovers.
Annabelle Sanders says
Serving potato soup in a bread bowl sounds divine! That crusty bread soaking up all the creamy goodness? Yes, please! Perfect for chilly nights.
Annabelle Sanders says
'O'Brien' potatoes sound like a fun twist! The addition of bell peppers and onions would add such great flavor—I might have to grab those next time!
Megan Lee says
This Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds like a total lifesaver for busy nights! I love that you don't have to peel or chop anything; just toss it all in and let it simmer. Perfect for those cozy evenings when you want something warm and filling.
Nicole Hughes says
I’m totally on board with the idea of using frozen hash browns! Honestly, who has time to chop potatoes? Plus, I love that you can just throw everything in one pot. Makes cleanup a breeze too!
Mary Wells says
This recipe is a lifesaver for chilly evenings! I mean, just throw everything in one pot and let it simmer? It doesn’t get better than that. Can't wait to try with some spicy cheese on top!
Maggie Butler says
Wow, the idea of making potato soup with frozen hash browns is genius! I can’t wait to whip this up for a chilly evening. Sounds perfect for cozying up on the couch.
Maya Morgan says
I’ve never thought of making potato soup with frozen hash browns before! It’s such a genius idea. Plus, the toppings you suggested sound heavenly—green onions and sour cream are musts!
Jamie Morris says
OMG, this Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds like a cozy hug in a bowl! I love how easy it is with frozen hash browns—definitely my kind of cooking on busy nights.
Grace Lee says
This looks like such an easy recipe to whip up! I appreciate that you can use frozen ingredients because sometimes I just don’t have time to chop veggies. Cheese on top? Yes, please!
Riley Foster says
'O'Brien' potatoes sound like they could add some fun flavor! I’m definitely curious about how those bell peppers would work in the mix. It’s always fun experimenting with ingredients!
Samantha Torres says
'Thinner soup' option – thank you for mentioning that! Sometimes I like to switch it up based on my mood. It’s nice to have options while still enjoying the same great flavor.
Nancy says
Love the recipe. But please add the chicken soup to the ingredients list.
Imsen says
Hey Nancy, thanks for the feedback! it's already in the list now, thanks for pointing this out! and glad you liked the recipe!
Abigail Reed says
"Crock Pot Potato Soup"—now that's music to my ears! I love that I can just throw everything in and forget about it for a few hours. So convenient!
Jasmine Bell says
This Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds like such a breeze! I love how you don't even need to peel or chop anything—so convenient for busy weeknights!
Audrey Foster says
I seriously need to try that leftover mashed potato soup idea! It's such a smart way to avoid waste and still enjoy a comforting meal. Plus, who doesn't love creamy soups?
Nina Foster says
I absolutely love how simple this hash brown potato soup is! No peeling potatoes is a game changer for me, especially on those busy weeknights when I just want something warm and comforting.
Genesis Flores says
"Soup season is year-round" - yes! This loaded potato soup sounds divine with all those toppings. I can already imagine cozying up with a big bowl of it!
Katherine Rivera says
This soup looks deliciously creamy! I appreciate how simple the ingredients are. Definitely going to make this on a chilly evening while snuggling up on the couch.
Diana Burns says
'Leftover mashed potato soup' is such a creative idea! I hate wasting food, so using up leftovers like that sounds perfect. Can’t wait to give it a whirl next time!
Nicole Hughes says
Oh my gosh, this Hash Brown Potato Soup sounds so comforting! I love that it requires zero peeling – that’s a total game changer for me. Can't wait to try it topped with some crispy bacon!