HEARTY HASH BROWN SOUP

Hearty Hash Brown Soup image

Provided by Karen R.

Categories Ham

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs frozen hash brown potatoes
1 large onion
3/4 cup celery, diced
4 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
4 cups milk
2 cups ham, fully cooked and diced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Mash vegetables with cooking liquid
Add soup and milk, stir until smooth.
Add ham, parsley and garlic salt. Simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 1083.9, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.6