Description
Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, this Hash Brown Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food! Made with frozen hash browns, broth, and seasonings, it’s easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. Serve it with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions for the ultimate cozy meal!
Ingredients
1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the broth, then add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
Add frozen hash browns and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to blend partially.
Reduce heat and stir in milk, cheese, and sour cream until melted and creamy.
Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with toppings like bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes or add a cornstarch slurry.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the bacon topping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: hash brown potato soup, creamy potato soup, cheesy potato soup, easy potato soup recipe, comfort food soup