Easy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe

This Easy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe is everything you want in a comfort dish creamy, cheesy, and made with simple ingredients you can toss straight into your Crock Pot. It’s perfect for cozy nights when you need something easy and warm, and ideal for fans of easy Crock Pot loaded potato soup, creamy loaded baked potato soup crockpot bowls, or the always-popular Crock Pot loaded baked potato soup with hashbrowns.

With minimal prep and family-friendly ingredients, this truly is one of the best Crockpot loaded baked potato soup recipes out there. Whether you’re into slow cooker potato soup, slow cooker potatoes, or even simple slow cooker baking, this hearty soup fits right into any easy Crockpot rotation.

Comfort food made simpler and absolutely delicious.

Time Breakdown

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

Ingredients List

Soup Base (Dump-and-Go)

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

Finish After Cooking

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened & cubed
• Green onions, chopped
• Optional toppings:
  • Extra cheddar
  • Sour cream
  • Beef bacon crumbles (pork-free!)

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Crock Pot / Slow Cooker
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Add base ingredients
   • Add hashbrowns, broth, cream soup, milk/cream, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the Crock Pot.
2. Stir gently
   • Combine ingredients without overmixing.
3. Cook
   • Cover and cook 4 hours on High or 6 hours on Low.
   • Potatoes should be soft and soup thickened.
4. Add cream cheese
   • Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth.
   • Cover and cook 10 additional minutes.
5. Adjust consistency
   • Too thick? Add a splash of broth or milk.
   • Too thin? Mash some of the potatoes to naturally thicken.
6. Serve & garnish
   • Add green onions, extra cheddar, or beef bacon for a loaded flavor.

Pro Tips Section

1. Make it extra loaded:
   Top with beef bacon crumbles, shredded cheese, and chives.
2. Healthier swaps:
   Use low-sodium broth + low-fat milk.
3. Slow cooker baking trick:
   Leave lid off last 15 minutes to naturally thicken.
4. Meal prep friendly:
   Stores 3–4 days in fridge; reheat gently to avoid separating.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

This creamy, dump-and-go Crock Pot potato soup made with frozen hashbrowns is the ultimate cozy comfort food — with almost no prep required.

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Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 430

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 shredded cheddar cheese
• 100 g cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

• Crock Pot or slow cooker
• wooden spoon
• measuring cups
• knife for cubing cream cheese

Method

 

1. In your Crock Pot, add frozen hashbrowns, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk or 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 is thickened.
3. Add cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir until melted and smooth. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Make it your own by adding bacon bits, green onions, or hot sauce. You can use milk for a lighter version or heavy cream for a richer soup.

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Conclusion

This Easy Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe brings together creamy texture, classic loaded baked potato flavors, and effortless slow cooker convenience. Whether you need a simple weeknight dinner or an easy Crock Pot recipe for the whole family, this soup delivers comfort in every spoonful.

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