easy cheesy crock pot o'brien potato soup

Name: Easy cheesy crock pot O'Brien potato soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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Cindy Smith Bryson

The beautiful Gulf Coast of, FL

Updated on Dec 30, 2015

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.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 7 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 10-14 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make easy cheesy crock pot o'brien potato soup

Step 1

Line crock pot or slow cooker with disposable liner for easy clean up later. Put frozen potatoes in crock pot or slow cooker.

Step 2

Add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and ham (if using ham).
Step 3

Add a pinch of pepper. Salt to taste only if you like a lot of salt.
Step 4

Cook on low 4-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese after cutting cream cheese into very small cubes.
Step 5

Cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted and completely incorporated. AGAIN: DO NOT USE FAT FREE. WILL NOT MELT!
Step 6

Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Soup is now ready to serve.
Step 7

Top with bacon bits and additional cheddar cheese if desired. ENJOY that creamy, cheesy potato goodness!
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