EASY CHEESY CROCK POT O'BRIEN POTATO SOUP

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Well, this is a no brainer! I am probably the only one that had never seen this recipe until recently. Saw on FB and knew I had to adjust to our tastes and try it. It is a definite keeper! Added ham and cheddar cheese to increase protein and make it a meal. Used O'Brien instead of regular hash browns to add the onion and peppers. Used lower sodium products to cut back on sodium content. I doubled the recipe for leftovers. A creamy, cheesy potato soup that uses your slow cooker to do all the work. Delicious and satisfying. A definite comfort soup for a cold winter evening.

Provided by Cindy Smith Bryson @cindyluhooskitchen

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bag(s) 28-32 ounce bags of frozen o'bien or regular hash brown potatoes
48 ounce(s) (6 cups) low sodium chicken broth
2 can(s) 10 ounce cans of lower sodium cream of chicken soup
1 cup(s) diced, cooked ham (optional)
1 package(s) 8 ounce regular cream cheese, softened to room temperature *do not use fat free- will not melt well
1-2 pinch(es) black pepper
3 ounce(s) real bacon bits or cooked, chopped bacon
3 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Line crock pot or slow cooker with disposable liner for easy clean up later. Put frozen potatoes in crock pot or slow cooker.
  • Add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and ham (if using ham).
  • Add a pinch of pepper. Salt to taste only if you like a lot of salt.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese after cutting cream cheese into very small cubes.
  • Cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted and completely incorporated. AGAIN: DO NOT USE FAT FREE. WILL NOT MELT!
  • Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Soup is now ready to serve.
  • Top with bacon bits and additional cheddar cheese if desired. ENJOY that creamy, cheesy potato goodness!

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