Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup

This Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort meal for busy daysrich, creamy, cheesy, and unbelievably simple. If you’re searching for easy crockpot potato soup with hashbrowns, crockpot soup hashbrowns, or the easiest frozen diced potatoes recipes crockpot style meals, this recipe checks every box.

With minimal prep and simple slow cooker recipe ingredients, you can dump everything in the pot, walk away, and return to a cozy bowl of creamy goodness. Whether you need crockpot potato soup hashbrowns, soup with hashbrowns crockpot, or crockpot potato soup frozen hashbrowns, this version is perfect for beginners and seasoned home cooks alike.

Comforting. Affordable. Foolproof.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 4–6 hours
• Total Time: 4–6 hours
• Servings: 6 bowls

Ingredients List

Slow Cooker Base

• 1 (32 oz) bag frozen diced hashbrowns
• 1 medium onion, diced (optional)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Add After Cooking

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened & cubed
• Green onions for garnish

Optional Add-Ins

• Crispy beef bacon (pork-free option)
• Jalapeños
• Crushed red pepper
• Extra cheese
• Ham substitute: smoked beef if desired

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just simple kitchen basics:

• Slow cooker / Crockpot
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon or silicone spoon

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Add base ingredients to the slow cooker
   • Pour in frozen hashbrowns, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir gently
   • Mix until everything is evenly combined.
3. Cook
   • Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours.
   • Soup should be soft, creamy, and potatoes fully tender.
4. Add cheese & cream cheese
   • Stir in cheddar and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
   • Cover for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Adjust thickness
   • Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
   • Too thin? Mash a small portion of potatoes with a spoon.
6. Serve hot
   • Top with green onions, beef bacon, more cheese, or your favorite toppings.

Pro Tips

1. Extra creamy:
   Mash some potatoes before adding cheese.
2. Thicken without flour:
   Add ½ cup instant mashed potato flakes.
3. Make ahead:
   Great for meal prep reheats perfectly.
4. Budget-friendly tip:
   Use store-brand frozen hashbrowns and broth.

Nutrition Table (per bowl)

Disclaimer

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods. Always review ingredient labels for allergens and dietary needs.

This creamy, cozy potato soup made with frozen hashbrowns is your new go-to crockpot comfort food — perfect for busy nights and cold weather.

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Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 410

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 bag frozen diced hashbrowns (about 750g)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can cream of chicken soup (about 300g)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 100 g cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

• slow cooker
• wooden spoon
• measuring cups
• serving ladle
• knife for cubing cream cheese

Method

 

1. In a slow cooker, add frozen hashbrowns, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or until potatoes are tender and soup has thickened slightly.
3. Add cheddar and cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Top with bacon, chives, or extra shredded cheese. You can swap cream of chicken for cream of mushroom or use low-sodium broth for a lighter version.

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Conclusion

This Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup is the definition of cozy, creamy comfort food with minimal effort. Whether you’re craving a simple slow cooker dump meal, searching Pinterest for crockpot potato soup hashbrown recipes, or need a warm meal for the family, this recipe is guaranteed to become a cold-weather favorite.

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