The Easiest Potato Soup You'll Ever Meet

I came across this recipe about a month or so ago and I've made it twice already!  It's literally the EASIEST potato soup you'll ever make!  I love recipes that are easy and don't require much prep, but are super tasty - and this one fits that bill to the T.  I've shared the recipe with a few people and they've loved it too.  Another good thing is that it makes a bunch so it's great for lunches later in the week :)  LOVE when I don't have to figure out what to put in lunches...making lunches is probably my least favorite chore of all time!

The recipe came from Cara over at Pearls, Handcuffs and Happy Hour

So, lets go!
This is what you'll need:

30 oz. frozen shredded hash browns (I used Ore Ida the first time & store brand the second - no difference)
42 oz. chicken broth
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

This is the best part...all you need to do is put all of that in the crock pot and set for 6-8 hours on low.  I usually set it for 7.5 hours on low and them my crock pot kicks over to "keep warm"

This is what it looks like all mixed up:

And then...after I got home from work...TA DA!

All that was left to do was throw in 8oz of cream cheese for an hour to let it melt.  I used low fat and it doesn't melt as smoothly as regular would, but I don't mind a few clumps.  You could use regular if you like a more smoother soup.

Then top it with whatever you'd like.  This is what I used:

Cheddar cheese, left over bacon, and green onion...YUMMM!

All served up...

I served the soup with a Pepperidge Farm French Roll...again so easy!

Here's the recipe all in one place:

The Easiest Potato Soup You'll Ever Meet

30 oz. Shredded Hash Browns (I used Ore Ida the first time & store brand the second - no difference)

42 oz. chicken broth
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
8 oz. Cream Cheese (either regular or lite)
Whatever you'd like to top your soup with (I used cheddar cheese, bacon & green onion)

* Put everything into a crockpot (minus the cream cheese) and mix well.
* Set crockpot for 6-8 hours on low.

* An hour before serving, add cream cheese - stir up well to blend in cream cheese.

* Add toppings & enjoy!

One more look....YUM, makes me want a bowl right now! 

Go try it...you won't be disappointed!!!

(Let me know if you do!)

Kristin