Do y’all like Outback Steakhouse?!?! I LOVE IT!!! My favorite combo is the 8oz. sirloin, medium rare, with a side caesar salad and baked potato…fully loaded. Mmmmm. Dang…I’m hungry! Anyhoo…I also LOVE their baked potato soup. O.M.G. SO yum!! I don’t care what time of year it is…that soup is delish in any kind of weather!!! I always manage to screw up any kind of potato soup recipe I’ve been given, but y’all…this one. THIS.ONE. Holy OMG. Seriously could NOT be easier. Our sweet librarian at school shared this recipe with me and I’m SO dang glad she did. I literally raced to the store after school to buy all the ingredients to whip it up for dinner. Mr. Spouse said this is his FAVORITE potato soup :) Outback ain’t got NOTHIN’ on me!!! HA!!!
EASY CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP
1 30oz. bag of frozen, shredded hash browns {I used Ore Ida}
3 14oz. cans of chicken broth
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1 pkg. cream cheese {don’t use fat free. It WON’T melt!!!}
As the Pioneer Woman would say, here are the “cast of characters”.
Not too shabby, eh?!
In a crockpot, combine everything EXCEPT for the cream cheese. Cook for 6-8 hours on low heat. About 1 hour before serving, add cream cheese and keep heated until thoroughly melted. Serve with cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, green onions, or whatever else you think would be good!!
Seriously y’all. DANG good. I didn’t have time to make this on the crockpot, so I cooked everything stovetop style. Probably took about an hour total after everything was said and done. The hardest part of preparing this meal was ripping open the bag & cans to pour them into the pot. Yes, friends…it was THAT easy!!! Mr. Spouse was lovin’ him some potato soup courtesy of wifey and requested that this be added to our dinner “rotation” {which currently consists of taco salad, pasta, and take out}. Yes please!!! Promise you’ll love it!!! By far, one of my faves!!!!
79 comments:
That sounds T-t-t-tasty-tasty! Thanks for sharing!
We even sometimes add chicken to our version of this potato soup for something a little different. Very yummy!!!
Sounds delicious!! Is a thinner or thicker potato soup?
sooooooo yumm-o! made this tonight! delish! thanks!!!!
Just found your blog via Jenna's Journey. Oh. my. word. Do I have some recipes to try!
I made this after I saw the recipe on your blog - SO GOOD! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Thanks for sharing!
Dana
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I'll add a 'yum' to the mix too. Thanks for posting this!
Oh my goodness this was good. My husband and I made it last night. It was SO SO filling and so good. Thank you for sharing.
Soo delish! Wish I would have had this about mid-december when it was snowy!
Wonderful dish and could not be easier!!
I re-pinned this! Love it! http://pinterest.com/pin/119972417/
Found your blog through another from Kelly's Korner. So glad I did...I love finding new cute blogs!
The problem I have with all of my recipes that use the frozen cubed hash browns is that the cooking time never yields them soft and even a little mushy. I don't like my potatoes hard. So does this cook time yield them soft or do I need to plan on cooking it longer?
@Audrey...this recipe definitely makes the hash browns soft and mushy!!! There's no crunchiness at all!!!!
This is freaking amazing!!! Thank you so much for posting this recipe!!
how many servings does this make? I want to make it for our small group this Sunday, we have 12 people..So I wanted to know if I should double or triple this recipe?
@The Lillipad...for 12 people, I'd probably triple the recipe :) Hope you love it as much as we do!!
how much cheese did you use? the whole bag? (it wasn't in the ingredients list, but was in the picture)
@Myra...I can't remember how much I used. I added just to taste. The cheese is an optional step, just like adding toppings to your baked potato. So, however much looks good to you would be the perfect amount! I just add it after serving!!
My husband and I have the same dinner rotation! We may be adding this
I'd be curious about how long you cooked on the stove top, if you have time? Would love to do this for supper tonight as my daughter will be cold after her soccer game, but of course since I'm at work now the crock pot option isn't an option.
Glad to have found your blog through Pinterest! Will definitely be adding you to my Google reader! (And LOVE your blog title and "disclaimer".... why couldn't I have thought of something more clever when I started a blog?)
made this soup and loved it! thanks for sharing it. i posted about it on my blog too, i hope that's ok. so happy i found your blog :)
Made By Meech
This was delicious!
What size crockpot would you use for this? Mine is on the smaller side, so I would be worried it all wouldn't fit.
This was SOOO good. I also mixed a little corn starch (about tbs) w/ about 1/4 cup of milk and added it in w/ the cream cheese, just to thicken it up a little.
Had this for supper tonight! The whole family loved it! :)
Yum, making this today and pinning it on Pinterest. If it turns out really yummy, I would love to feature you on my blog on one of my Simply Sunday posts!
Barb @snowmanlover.blogspot.com
hi- i've tried this a couple of times... with the same problem. the cream cheese doesn't melt all the way. ive used name brand and store brand and they both do the same thing -- melt for the most part, but leave small pieces of cream cheese throughout. is there a secret, or suggestion for this problem?? thanks so much!!
Oh yes! I made a soup like that this week. I used white Velveeta cheese instead of sour cream or cream cheese - heavenly!! and oh so comforting and SO easy.
I posted my recipe here.
This looks delicious, but I'm not sure why you brought Outback into it. The mass of processed foods doesn't even come close to the real recipe Outback uses.
I will be going to the store for the ingredients tonight! I think I'm going to add a jar of Old English cheese to it just because we like everything extra cheesy! Thanks whoever posted this on Pinterest, because that's how I found you!
@Meredith...I served this soup with a side of sarcasm :) I was *hoping* my readers would read it tongue & cheek. I'm obviously not insinuating it's as authentic and "real" as Outback :) I do realize there's a HUGE difference in ingredients!! HA!!!
After making a lighter alfredo sauce last night, with chicken broth, flour and greek yogurt... I will give that a try instead of the cream cheese! Anything to lighten up a sauce!
Just wondering, and sorry if this is obvious, but do you dilute the cans of soup or leave them concentrated?
Making this for dinner tonight! It smells delicious already!
what do i do if i wanted to make it on the stove top??
Yummy! I have mine simmering on the stove now. I made a few changes. I have left over ham from Thanksgiving, so I threw a little of that in. I also added some chopped celery and sauteed it with the onion in a little butter before adding the other ingredients.
Thanks for posting this. I love potato soup and have made it several different ways, but never thought of using hash browns.
So there is no cheddar cheese IN the soup? Only as a garnish?
Someone pinned this potato soup recipe on Pinterest and I'm making it right now for a yummy dinner as we decorate the tree tonight--thanks for sharing. I'm following now (because I always need recipe ideas)!
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I think Ive made this 3 times now and it only gets better. I am allergic to onions so I omit them and I added bacon bits so its FABULOUS. I share it with everyone (via your blog of course!) and its a HUGE hit. Ive got my hubby, parents and Nannie hooked now :-p I use all generic store items so I can make it pretty dang cheap too...well no I lied, I do use Campbells Cr of Ckn Soup...I'm afraid to try the off brand of that! THANK YOU SO MUCH ... just doesnt seem like enough... I <3 this soup!!!
I made this today, vegetarian style (substituting vegetable broth and cream of mushroom soup)... and it was fantastic! Hubby said it's the best soup I've ever made :) Thank you!
wow!!! Thanks so much for this recipe!!! I just made 2 batches for our small group at church and OH MY GOSH!!!! WOW!!!! This recipe ROCKS and YOU ROCK! Thanks sooo much!
~Tracy
I am making this tonight. It looks delicious! I am linking this on my blog.
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I'm making this right now, I had to forgo the onions because my husband is allergic, do you think that will make a big difference in the taste?
New follower here. Found you through pinterest. I had your page pulled up to refer to the recipe since I just put it all in the crock pot! I can't wait to try it later this evening!
Found you through Pinterest, and am your newest blog follower! I would love it if you would come link up your delicious recipes at my weekly party, Wow Me Wednesday!
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I made this tonight for dinner & it was amazing! Discovered through Pinterest
I've made this 5-6 times now..it's great with cheese, bacon, and green onions on top! Found it on Pinterest.
Found you on Pinterest! I tried this recipe tonight and everyone loved it! Even the family I took a meal in to! This is so much better than the soup mixes!
Found you on Pinterest! Fed this to the family tonight. Everyone LOVED it. Even the kid who HATES soup. He begged for seconds! LOL Oh, and we fed a family of five and had ONE bowl left over for Dad for lunch tomorrow!
can you make this with frozen cubed hash browns instead of the shredded? not sure if it'll taste the same?
Not that you need another rave review :) but this soup was AWESOME! So easy, cheap, and tasty! I found this recipe on Pinterest after a friend recommended it. I just made it for my husband and MIL and I think we've found a new meal for our dinner rotation as well. Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous ... My kind of cooking !!!
I've made this a few times now. I like to add chicken sausage to it at the beginning and I always make it on the stove top, and it's always gotten rave reviews! I can't go without green onions, cheese and sour cream on top! Thanks for an easy recipe!
Also discovered through Pinterest.
Im having the same problem someone else mentioned earlier... My cream cheese isn't melting all the way. I cubed it, I tried different brands... Maybe kick the heat up to high for the last hour? Help!
Oops... I forgot to check the box to have follow ups emailed to me :-)
I make sure my cream cheese is extremely soft before adding it to the soup. Infact, I sorta nuke it in the microwave before I add it in. Cheating, yes. I honestly haven't had this problem, but I mainly cook it on the stovetop!!! When I've cooked it in the crock pot, it's a little lumpier, but the cream cheese is usually melted. Are you cooking on high?!?! So sorry you're having trouble with it!!
Cara :)
Sounds delicious... I am so excited for make a wonderful recipe. It such a very testy and yummy. I appreciate of your recipe.
Solvency II
I made this last night...but did it on the stovetop as well. How freakin easy can it get? This soup was so delish I had 3 bowls...shouldn't admit that I guess. Thanks for the recipe!
Made this last night and it was a hit! I added smoked sausage. Yummmm!! Thanks for this awesome easy recipe!
Your potato soup recipe was one of my first pins on Pinterest several months ago. I have made it several times, passed the recipe around to my friends and even made it for a friend who had surgery. It is the perfect potato soup recipe! Thanks for sharing!
I just commented but wanted to leave another for the people have trouble with the cream cheese not melting...
I make sure mine is very soft...like I let it sit out for hours. Then I "spoon" it into the crockpot a little at a time (not just the whole brick). I give it a stir just to get the cream cheese submerged a little in the soup and let it cook for about 30 minutes more. I'll then go in with a fork or slotted spoon and find the lumps of cream cheese and break them up a bit. I hope that helps. By the way, I'm using low-fat cream cheese.
Can I make a batch of this and heat it up in the microwave later? Will the cream cheese curdle or do any weird tricks?
Yum! Soooo good! Here from pinterest, of course :) made ot last night and took the easy.a.step further and used dried minced onions. And added some milk after it was done
We will be eating this again! Love mot having to peel and cut potatoes!
i just made this for sunday dinner. i did everything the same as the recipe, except i added a little garlic powder (because we don't love onions) and added chopped red potatoes (with skins on) to add a little more chunk... it was SO good. inexpensive, super easy and delicious! thank you!
Ok....so I made this for dinner tonight. So easy and YUMMY. I am "eating healthy" so i figured the calories up using myfitnesspal.com and LOVE this recipe even MORE!!! I did use the Less Fat Cream Cheese since I am counting calories. To make sure that it melted and stayed creamy I took some soup out of the mixture and added that and the cream cheese to a mini food processor before adding back to the soup. No lumps :) and by the way for calories - This recipe makes about 9 cups of soup and 1 cup = 164 calories, 22 carbs, 6 fat, and 5 protein. I am thinking this would pair well with a turkey and cheese sandwich! YUM, YUM, YUM
My family loved this! Even my 3 very pickly kids!! So happy i found this during the winter months as it is fabulous on a cold day. My kids love to pick out their choices of toppings(cheese, real bacon bits, and green onions)it really helped them try out this new dish and it was a winner! thans so much for sharing it w/us Pinteresters! ;)
I found this on Pinterest. I have already made it twice at my husband's request. This is so easy and will definitely be going into our recipe rotation!
I am getting ready to make this on Sunday and was wondering if it would come out really soupy or thicker? If it comes out thinner, do you have a suggestion on how to make it thicker?
I made this recipe this past weekend and loved it. Thanks for sharing!
found it on pinterest. I made this tonight. I used 3 red potatoes and 3 russetts instead of the frozen. I put on high and cooked for 4 hrs. put in cream cheese and 1.5hrs. later is was still clumpy, and I had it sit out all day to make soft. put the soup in a stockpot for about 15mins on high and the cream cheese melted nicely. I added broccoli too. It is def something I will make again. Might be easier to just do it on the stove if I have to time.thanks for the recipe!
How many servings does this make?
I think this is the best potato soup I've ever made. So rich and creamy. I added some fresh broccoli when I added the cream cheese. Next time I will add the broccoli a little later, it was a little too done for me. We added bacon pieces and cheese to our bowls - sooo good!
I am new to Pinterest and I am so glad I found your site, I tried this recipe tonight and I love it,was so easy and I will put it on my weekly dinner menu. Thank You so much
Hi there!
holy cow, I (and my family) am in love with this recipe! I made some last week because all of us were sick with a nasty cold and am now convinced there is magic healing dust (or just tiny germ eating unicorns) inside it. hehe :)
Anyway, I hope you don't mind -- I am linking to this recipe in my blog's "project: Learn to Cook" section. (http://onedaysdreams.blogspot.com/p/project-learn-to-cook.html)
Keep up the awesome blogging!
I just found this recipe on Pinterest... I wanted to try it ASAP! I liked your idea of making it on the stovetop (crockpot meals actually involve deciding what's for dinner before 5pm!). For those who asked about how to do this, I put the first three ingredients (potatoes, broth, and soup) in a pot, and set it at a little less than medium for about 30 min., stirring occasionally. When the potato pieces are mushy, you know you're good. Instead of onion and pepper, I just added a dash of onion powder. Then, I added the cream cheese (I microwaved it for about 30 sec and stirred it a bit, since some people said they had issues with it clumping). I let it simmer for another 5 min, and then it was done! It had a nice, creamy taste and texture, with the bits of soft potato for substance. I followed the instructions and added a dollop of sour cream, some shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon on top, but it was delicious all by itself! I am definitely going to be making this often!
Next time i'll add a whole onion. I was worried it would be really bland, but the pepper really helped.
I'm trying this out today..hope all goes well will report back on how well it went over with the family.
I made this yesterday and it was so good! I followed the recipe exactly and garnished mine with crispy bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese. It is better than any potato soup I have had in a restaurant! Thank you!
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