HEARTY HASH BROWN SOUP

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Once they take a spoonful of this soup chock-full of potatoes and ham, folks will think you fussed. Since it uses frozen hash browns, it's really simple and fast to make.-Frances Rector, Vinton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
4 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
4 cups 2% milk
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Mash potatoes and vegetables to desired consistency. Stir in condensed soup and milk until blended. Add ham, parsley and garlic salt; heat through. Sprinkle servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.