The Kids’ Favorite
Creamy, cheesy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food – perfect for a cozy night in. This crock pot recipe makes it even easier to enjoy, plus it happens to be the kids’ favorite soup recipe. This soup is hearty enough to be a main dish, especially when served with a crusty dinner roll recipe or nestled inside a warm, hollowed-out Bread Bowl Recipe. Top it with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or crumbled bacon for an extra burst of flavor. Can’t say enough how delicious and easy this recipe is, and we think you’ll agree too!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 3 hours
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (32-ounce) package frozen diced hash browns – thawed 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of celery soup 3 cups half-and-half or heavy cream – add more as needed 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided – extra sharp cheddar cheese, regular or mild all work. salt and pepper – to taste optional mix-ins – 1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn or 2 cups chopped ham optional toppings – sour cream, bacon crumbles, chives, or green onions
How to Make Cheesy Potato Soup
Peel and dice the potatoes. In a skillet, melt the 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook them until they are slightly softened and lightly browned. Transfer the cooked potatoes to your crockpot and proceed with the recipe.
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