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Easy Loaded Crockpot Potato Soup: Best Kid-Approved Recipe

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This loaded crockpot potato soup is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with frozen hash browns and cream cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food that kids and adults love, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 30 oz (850g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6–8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced thin
  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the frozen shredded hash browns to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Do not thaw.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until seasonings are distributed.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender and broth is thickened. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, cut the cream cheese into cubes and add to the slow cooker. Stir gently until fully melted and incorporated (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. If soup is too thick, add a splash of milk or extra broth.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Serve hot with desired toppings: crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, extra cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and shred your own cheddar cheese. Let cream cheese come to room temperature before adding to prevent lumps. Soup tastes even better the next day. To thicken, mash some potatoes against the side of the slow cooker or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water).

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