Loaded Baked Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe With Hash Browns
Description
This Loaded Baked Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe with Hash Browns is a hearty and comforting meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. It’s made with diced potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy soup base; all cooked together in a slow cooker. This soup is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a soup form. Serve it with some crusty bread for dipping and you’ve got yourself a meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time
This soup takes about 10 minutes of prep time before it can be left to cook in the slow cooker. You’ll need to dice the potatoes, cook the bacon, and mix together the soup base ingredients.
Cook Time
The soup needs to cook in the slow cooker for 4-6 hours, depending on the type of slow cooker you’re using. It’s best to check it about an hour before it’s done to make sure it’s not getting too dry. You can always add a bit of broth or water if needed.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups frozen hash browns
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the diced potatoes in the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken broth, milk, butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes.
3. Top with the frozen hash browns.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
5. After 4-6 hours, stir in the cooked bacon and cheddar cheese.
6. Serve with chopped green onions for garnish.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Medium bowl
- Spatula
Notes
This soup can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also use other types of cheese if cheddar isn’t your favorite. For a creamier soup, you can add a bit of heavy cream or half and half.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 250 kcals
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
Recipe Tips
For added flavor, you can add a bit of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the soup. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots or celery if you like. You can also top the soup with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
This Loaded Baked Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe with Hash Browns is a hearty and flavorful soup that makes a great weeknight meal. It’s easy to make and you can customize it with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy!
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