Hash Brown Potato Soup

Whip up a comforting bowl of Hash Brown Potato Soup in just 30 minutes on your stovetop. This fuss-free, one-pot wonder is rich, creamy, and delicious, making the most of easy-to-use frozen hash browns for a quick and hearty meal.

There’s nothing quite like a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. And this thick soup is the definition of comfort food! Whether you enjoy it along with a delicious dinner or make it the main course, you can’t beat the flavor of cheesy potato soup. After just 30 minutes, you’ll be ready to eat! It’s quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. 

It will go down as one of your favorite soups of all time! You just can’t beat how this bowl of hot soup warms you up from the inside out. And the ingredients are the best part! This easy potato soup recipe is filled with chunks of potato (and you don’t even have to dice them!). The cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheese make this a great recipe to cook when you’re hungry but don’t have time to cook. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy Soup Recipe. After just ten minutes of prep time, you’re ready to let it cook. 
• Perfect for soup season. This is the best way to enjoy a bowl of potato soup. 
• Delicious meal. It’s perfect for both lunch and dinner 
• Easy to customize. The easiest way to customize it is to add different toppings and spices. 

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

• Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes: I used Ore-Ida Diced Hash Brown Frozen Potatoes. Using frozen potatoes makes this soup quick, easy, and convenient. 
• Onion: I used a yellow onion, but white will work great also.
• Chicken Broth: This is the base of the soup. Either broth or chicken stock will work perfectly. 
• Cream of Chicken Soup: This ingredient contributes to the soup’s creamy texture and rich flavor.
• Butter: Use unsalted butter so you can control how salty it tastes. 
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: This cheese adds a wonderful sharpness and creaminess to the soup, giving it a nice flavor boost.
• Sour Cream: Sour cream adds tanginess and richness to the soup and helps create a smooth and creamy texture.
• Salt and Pepper: Add as much salt and pepper as you want to make it taste good. 

How to Make Hash Brown Potato Soup

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Follow along to learn how to make hash brown potato soup!

• Step One: Combine the frozen hash brown potatoes, diced onion, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup in a large pot.
• Step Two: Add the butter to the pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until the hash browns are tender and heated, about 15-20 minutes.
• Step Three: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.

• Step Four: Add the sour cream, salt, and pepper, stirring until everything is well combined and the soup is heated.

What to Serve with It

Serve the creamy soup in a bread bowl for an unforgettable meal.

• Crusty Bread: One of my favorite things to serve with soup is some bread; I love dipping it into it. Serve it with either garlic bread or cheese toast croutons.
• Green Salad: If you will top this soup with bacon, serve it with a BLT salad. 
• Grilled Vegetables: You can’t beat the taste of roasted root vegetables on the side. 

Variations and Substitutions

• Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. 
• Instead of cream of chicken soup, use cream of mushroom soup. 
• Use frozen diced potatoes or shredded hashbrowns.
• If you don’t have fresh onion, substitute it with one tablespoon of onion powder or ¼ cup of dried minced onions.
• Greek yogurt is the perfect substitute for sour cream. 

Storage Instructions 

Hash Brown Potato Soup should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be kept for 3- 4 days.

To reheat the soup, microwave it for a few minutes or heat it over medium heat on the stovetop until warm.

While you technically can freeze Hash Brown Potato Soup, the texture may change upon reheating due to the potatoes in the soup.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Stir the potatoes frequently to prevent burning. 
• Use unsalted butter to prevent the soup from tasting too salty. 
• Cook the soup on low when you add the cheese and sour cream. 
• Sprinkle some cooked bacon or crumbled breakfast sausage in the soup to give it a flavor.
• Taste the soup and add any herbs or spices that you want. Garlic powder is an easy herb to add to make it taste even more robust. 

Can I Use Fresh Potatoes?

Yes, you can use fresh potatoes instead. You’ll need to peel, grate, or dice the potatoes and then wash them to remove the excess starch. I love using frozen hash brown potatoes because they’re quick and easy.

Do I Need To Thaw The Hash Browns?

No, you do not need to thaw the hash brown potatoes before you add them to the soup. The frozen hash browns can go directly into the pot, and the heat from cooking will thaw them.

Toppings

Have fun, and add your favorite toppings to the creamy soup! 

Here are a few different things you can add on top: 

• Bacon or bacon bits
• Green onions
• Fresh parsley 
• Crusty bread 

Crockpot Instructions

Crockpot potato soup is also delicious, making this easy recipe even more effortless. Remember, the cooking time depends on the temperature at which you cook the soup. Add everything except the sour cream to the slow cooker and cook it on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours. Then, 30 minutes before you serve it, add the sour cream and stir it well. 

How To Make Smoother

If you don’t like the pieces of potatoes, use an immersion blender to mix everything. If you don’t have an immersion blender, puree everything with a food processor. 

How To Thicken

Adding heavy cream or a block of cream cheese is the best way to thicken the potato soup. It will mix perfectly with all the other flavors and keep it hearty and creamy.  

Soup Recipes       

Want to make more delicious soups at home? Here are some of my favorites:

• New England Clam Chowder 
• Hamburger Soup 
• Cream of Celery Soup
• Cream of Carrot Soup
• Cheeseburger Chowder
• Sausage & Cabbage Soup
• German Potato Soup
• Manhattan Clam Chowder
• Taco Soup
• Lasagna Soup
• Tomato Florentine Soup
• Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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