Potato Soup Recipe
Crock pot Potato Soup couldn’t be any easier and is the ultimate comfort food. It’s cooked all day in the slow cooker and is great recipe for a cold day. Top with salty bacon, cheese, and green onions for a loaded baked potato soup.
This is the best soup and is so versatile – add broccoli or ham to give it a twist. This easy recipe will become your go-to crockpot potato soup recipe that the whole family loves.
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CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP
I’m not handling this cold weather gracefully.
I know my husband dreams that someday we will move to somewhere colder but I really can’t do cold weather.
Like really. Today it was 39 degrees here in Florida and I wanted to huddle in a ball and do nothing all day. Is that normal?
Or are some people invigorated by the cold weather? I braved the cold during my college years and I don’t think I took off my pea coat the entire four years.
This easy potato soup recipe has a really high taste to effort ratio. Just throw it in the Crock Pot and you have a delicious soup. Sure I have this Creamy Chicken and Potato soup but this one is so easy!
INGREDIENTS
- FROZEN HASH BROWNS POTATOES – you can use shredded or diced potatoes. Some people like to use fresh here. Just use the same amount doesn’t really matter what kind of potatoes as long as you cook them until fork tender.
- CHICKEN STOCK OR BROTH – you could also use vegetable broth here. I like to use low sodium chicken broth so I can control the salt.
- CREAM OF CHICKEN – makes it a thicker soup but has so much flavor.
- CHOPPED ONION – I like to use yellow onions here.
- PEPPER
- CREAM CHEESE – adds that creamy base to the soup. There’s no heavy cream or sour cream so this is the creamy factor.
- TOPPINGS: cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced green onions
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP
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In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, chicken broth, soup, onion, and pepper.
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Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. If your potatoes are still in big chunks you need to cook it longer. They will start falling apart when it’s ready. You don’t have to use an immersion blender. In fact, it’s good with a few chunks or however much you want to blend it.
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Add the cream cheese and cook 30 minutes or until cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally, until combined.
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Top with cheese, cooked bacon, or sliced green onions if desired.
HOW TO MAKE POTATO SOUP
This is the best potato soup recipe with a creamy texture. Add some extra cheese on top to make it an out of this world cheesy potato soup.
If you’re someone who gets scared from the one cream of chicken soup in this than you can make this Creamy Ham version of Potato Soup. It’s great too.
Then if you’re a mean mom like me you’ll make your kids stir in some steamed broccoli. They actually didn’t mind at all.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge!
WHAT’S THE BEST SLOW COOKER?
I make potato soup in my 7-quart Crock-Pot. I’ve had it for years, and it’s always been reliable for making creamy soup and it’s large enough to feed my whole family. You can get it on Amazon for around $80 and it’s something that you’ll use for years to come!
FRESH POTATOES
If you don’t want to use frozen potatoes you can use fresh potatoes like Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes. Dice the potatoes and continue with the directions.
HOW DO YOU MAKE POTATO SOUP NOT BLAND?
It’s all about the toppings! Add some bacon, a dollop of sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions to your potato soup bowls.
IS THIS GLUTEN-FREE?
No. Cream of chicken soups usually are thickened with flour. You could find a gluten-free version.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS?
Serve with steamed veggies or a salad.
OTHER SOUP RECIPES
- Healthy Vegetable Chicken Soup
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
- Cauliflower Soup
- Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Easy Tomato Soup
- Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Creamy Chicken Potato soup
- Lasagna Soup
OTHER POTATO RECIPES:
- Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Jalapeno Popper Mashed Potatoes
- Funeral Potatoes
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
- Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen hash-brown potatoes (I used cubed)
- 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, (see Note)
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, (more to taste)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, (softened)
- Optional Toppings: cheese, bacon, sliced green onions
Equipment
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, chicken broth, soup, onion, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. If your potatoes are still in big chunks you need to cook it longer. They will start falling apart when it's ready.
- Add the cream cheese and cook 30 minutes or until cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally, until combined.
- Top with cheese, bacon, or sliced green onions if desired.
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Notes
Can you use can diced potatoes insteD of frozen?
Yes of course.
This soup is so wonderful. My picky husband asks for it. He likes his soups a little soupy so I added an extra can of broth. Then I decided to just double the recipe. Now I have so much that I’d like to freeze it. Can I do that?
Yes you can freeze it!
This is exactly (or almost exactly) how Ive been making mine for years. But I use cream of celery soup. Instead of bacon, I add diced ham. It’s delicious and a family favorite on a chilly evening.
Can I make this on stove on simmer??
Yes!
I made this tonight for the first time. Let me start by saying I was stoked to find a crockpot potato soup recipe that didn’t call for sour cream! (My husband is a Debbie-Downer and despises sour cream!)
This was super easy to make! I didn’t have a block of cream cheese on hand, so I substituted store brand velveeta and it turned out fantastic! I only wish I had some bacon to crumble on top, that would have added a little icing on my cake 🙂 Thanks so much!
Glad it turned out for you!
Can I use part Vegetable Broth & part Chicken Broth in my soup??
Yes of course!
So, I accidentally added the cream cheese with everything else in the beginning. Fingers crossed that turns out okay.
It should be totally fine.
I added a packet of ranch seasoning to it! Also added a a couple handfuls of bacon bits when I added the cream cheese. It was delicious!
Very easy to make and super delicious. I had a bag of frozen potatoes with onion and red pepper in it, worked perfectly. Will definitely be making again!
Thank you!
Am I able to use real chopped potatoes instead of the frozen?
I made it today with fresh potatoes and it was perfect! I sauteed the onion for about 5 minutes, then added the potatoes and a 32 oz box of broth. I let the potatoes and onions simmer in the broth at a low boil for about 12 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Yes just use the same weight
This is an easy and delicious soup! Will definitely make again!
Thank you!
Love this recipe, but have changed a few things up … particularly when I’ve already started it and realize I don’t have all the ingredients. 🙄
I toss sliced red and gold potatoes in olive oil, paprika and black pepper, then roast them skin side up and salted. I semi-mash them before adding them to the broth. I also include 3 or 4 raw potatoes diced up to add a little chunk for texture. We’re not hash brown fans, so this goes over well with the fam.
Condensed/evaporated milk also works well if you don’t have or like yogurt or cream cheese.
Lastly, leftover chicken breast or a roasted chicken from the store can be diced up and added. I tend to overcook chicken all the time, but rather than trash it, I just make a soup with it. May sound odd, but it’s awesome in this soup.
Thank you for the feedback!
Do you add the chicken in the beginning or at the end?
I have made this many many times and my family just loves it. Thank you
So happy to hear that!
I made this recipe as listed except I used 6 cups of russet potatoes chopped in pieces. When put in bowl I topped with a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon pieces.
It was just the right thickness and DELICIOUS!
So easy! I highly recommend this Potato Soup recipe!
Thank you!
This is a fantastic soup! So easy to make, and with good flavor. I added some garlic powder, and topped it with shaved parmesan. I think adding ham would make a good variation.
We’ll definitely be having this again.
The soup was amazing enjoyed by all. Will make many more batches LOVE IT I added ham cubes to it because that is what I had on hand.
This was great! I added ham cubes to it because that is what I had on hand. The soup was amazing enjoyed by all. Will make many more batches LOVE IT
Glad you liked it!
could you add a couple of cans of clams to the soup and make it a clam chowder? maybe add towards the end of cooking?
I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why not
Oh me agen just wanted to say I have never used cream cheese just everything els mixed with instant potatoes soup + what i said in my last comment
Also I good way to thicken potatoe soup of any kind is to add extra cheese like velveta & ore ida instant mashed potatos like smokey bacon or chives and sour cream or just plane butter flavor add to taste I don’t measure very much unless I’m baking
This has been my fav way of makeing potato soup for years but if you wanna really make it taste 300×better Add garlic powder ,onion powder ,& steak seasoning but only Fiesta brand steak seasong it’s literally the only kind I like I generously add these 3 ingredients to almost everything I cook & ittalian seasoning or evin just oregeno i use half & half with both as for this recipe specifically I would add some cooked & drained ground beef & a extra can of cream of something soup fill free to use your favorite reather it’s cream of chicken , potato, celery, vegetable ,mushroom or mix 2 of any & also I like to add onion & bell pepper to alot of recipes but I don’t like chunks so I blend them or puree I guess it’s the term with a little liquid first great for getting kids to eat veggies to & bring the flavor out alot more I do that for soups meatloaf spaghetti enchilada& more if you do thin use less onion powder of course
Yes, you can definitely add some flavorings and herbs in there.
Could I sub in tater tots for hash browns?
Idk if tator totts would be as good cuz of the breading but you can and it wont ruin it I have cut up frozen fries and evin cooked forms of instant potatoes like scallops potatoes and turns out great every time I just don’t like tator totts I good way to thicken it is instant mashed potatoes & cheese
I made with real potatoes diced up, and cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken. I still used chicken broth. It was fabulous.
Hi there! How would you change the recipe/cook time if using raw potatoes instead of frozen ones? Thank you!
You could maybe reduce the cook time by 2 hours but I haven’t tried it.
Did you try it?
This was the easiest and best soup!! It was delish it was hard not to eat the whole pot!!! Will definitely be in rotation in our house!! Can’t wait to try your other soups!!!
Thank you!
I was really disappointed in this recipe after making it. Even after 6 hours of cooking the hash brown potatoes never fell apart, I had to mash them up (despite being thawed when I put them in) It doesn’t taste anything like potato soup it tastes like chicken soup with a slight potato after taste. Even after adding cheddar cheese and bacon it still tastes like chicken soup with a slight potato after taste. I’m hoping if I add some sour cream and more potatoes it will taste better.
Sorry Anna. Many people love this. Sorry you didn’t
Maby try it agen but use cream of potato or cream of vegetable soup you can spice it up with garlic & onion powder I also use oregeno Italian seasoning & Fiesta brand steak seasoning don’t use any other brand and any kind of potatoe is fine as long as it’s cooked threw if you do not want any potato chunks thin use instant mashed potato & maby frozen shredded
Can this potato soup be frozen?
Yes!
This was great! I added ham cubes to it just for fun!
Can I make this as a freezer meal and put it in the crockpot when I am ready to eat it?
Could I cook on high for a shorter duration?
I usually always end up doing that! I’ll decide last minute I want to do this Slow Cooker soup and put it on high for about 3 hours. Always turns out yummy!
I was wondering if this could be cooked in an instant pot?
I just gave it a try and yes you can! One difference though: Do not add the cream of chicken soup or cream cheese until you have pressure cooked it.
So add the potatoes (I used frozen hashbowns), onions, chicken stock, pepper and stir. Cook for 7-8 minutes on high pressure. Quick release and then stir to break up the potato shreds. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and cream cheese.
Turns out perfect. I’ve tried it crockpot and instant pot and it’s identical in the instant pot this way.
I use cream of mushroom soup for flavour enhancement.
If I’m using russet. Potatoes how many should I use thank you
Can I put my CrockPot on high so it will get done faster? I have a lunch potluck that I’d like to make this for, but by the time I get to work and get all this in the CrockPot, I won’t have time to put it on low for 5-6 hours.
I accidentally put the cream cheese in at the beginning. Do you think i/ will still be ok?
Yes, will totally be fine!
Bingo! Delicious! Followed recipe. Used shredded frozen potatoes.
Thanks!
Simple and quick recipe. I followed the recipe to a T and mine did not come out creamy. I added cheese in the end to give it more flavor and had to mash the potatoes and add some cornstarch to thicken it.
Can you double the batch? And if so how long should it cook?
It’s a pretty full crockpot as is. If you have a big enough crockpot you can double it. Cook time should be the same.
Thank you!
This recipe is delicious!!!!! I made a double batch for my college suite mates and they absolutely loved it!!!! I added some thyme, paprika, oregano, and cheddar cheese. Thanks for the recipe!!!
So glad you liked it!
Usually I print off my favorites and save them in my cupboard. But, this was SO GOOD, I had to tell everyone else with a review. This is better than my loaded potato soup that requires chopped bacon, bacon grease, a roux and an hour of prep time. Full disclosure, I made this on the stove top after my errands ran long. Took roughly 45 minutes all together, being cautious to not burn the bottom as I have a bad habit of. I added some green peppers in with my onions and potatoes while boiling, followed the cream cheese step and tasted. Super good! I could have very well stopped right there and had no complaints! But, I then mixed in some diced ham, 1C, and some cheddar cheese, roughly 2C– might as well throw out any other potato soup recipes, because they don’t hold a candle to this!
I love hearing that!
How many russet potatoes do you need if using fresh potatoes?
I really couldn’t say since every potato varies so much. I would weigh 30 ounces of potatoes at the store since that’s what the recipe calls for.
How does this recipe do for reheating the next day?
This is my FAVORITE soup!!! I literally make it at least 3x a month. I follow the recipe to a T but I always add garlic and onion powder to give it a lil more flavor. I top it with green onions, bacon, cheddar cheese and pepper!! I’ve also made this in my instant pot and it cuts cooking time down to 20 minutes! soooooooooooo good thank you so much!!
You’re welcome!
I’ve made this multiple times exactly as written and it always turns out great!! My picky daughter loves it and my food critic husband loves it as well!
Thank you so much!
What’s the time if cooked on high in crock pot?
It depends on your crockpot but it could be done in 4 to 6 hours.
My youngest is a vegetarian. What can soup do you recommend besides cream of chicken?
I have done several different “cream of…” soups when we were out of cream of chicken and they have all been good.
Oh, it definitely works with other “cream of” soups! My best friend is a pescatarian and I’m making his with vegetable broth and cream of celery this time. I started doing it when he came over while I had some “regular” in the crock pot and he was jealous lol
Cannot wait to try the soups,they sound and look fantastic. Lovely to share with all.
If you don’t really have the extra time to use the Crock-Pot could this be made on the stove instead?
Absolutely!
Can I use Idaho potatoes instead ?
Of course!
Tried to make this today and it did not come out at all like the photo. I used frozen breakfast potatoes with peppers and onions, which may have been a mistake. They are still crunchy after 6 hours of being in the crockpot. Soup is bland, no flavor.
The original recipe says to thaw the hashbrowns. This was probably the mistake.
I don’t see anywhere that the recipe calls for thawing the potatoes. Where are you seeing that?
Oh shoot. Well that doesn’t sound right. Every slow cooker is different. You might need longer. Did you add toppings? Potato soup is much better with toppings.
This was very bland.
Did you add any of the suggested toppings? We add tabasco hot sauce, cheddar cheese, cooked chopped bacon, and green onion. It is delicious.
Absolutely delicious on this cold, rainy night! My husband was so impressed that he said I could sell it. He has no idea how easy it was! This will definitely be on repeat. Your recipes are always my favorite! ERIC GILLESPIE must have not followed the recipe correctly. Mine looked exactly as pictured and tasted delicious!!
Aww thanks!
Do you think this could be doubled to feed a larger group? Could a double batch cook in one crockpot?
One batch maxes out my crockpot so I would maybe use two.
Wonderful recipe. Added diced ham and some cheese. Yummy
Yum!
Has anyone added cubed ham to this? I love this soup and this recipe and make it often! I’m thinking about trying some cubed ham in it.
Yes! I add chopped-up ham steak to mine, about 2-1/2 cups diced, or about 1 whole ham steak. Would also be good with smoked pork chops or even the pre-diced ham.
I used jalapeno cream cheese. Gave it a bacon-wrapped popper taste. Delish! Also used cream soup with herbs. 4stars & will definitely make again.
Also used cubed Yukon golds.
I’ve made this recipe several times. My family loves it!! Making it tomorrow.
Yum, I’m going to try this next time!
If you don’t really have the extra time to use the Crock-Pot could this be made on the stove instead?
Yum!
Tried this today, really good. I had to add more cream cheese as it wasn’t cheesy enough and was more watery but overall, really good.
Thank you!
This is such an easy and delicious recipe!
Thank you!
I tried it! Super delicious. Decided to use fresh hash browns 👍
Thank you!
I’ve been making this recipe for years now, it is always a hit! My partner and his son hate potato soup because we both grew up with the milky runny kind from years ago. When I make this they love it. I dont know how many people I’ve given this recipe to after taking it up to our local lodge for a Sunday lunch. It’s in the crock now for dinner tonight!
Awesome to hear!
Making this soup today, really looking forward to it!
Just need to add that your calories are almost half off the actual total amount.
I followed the exact recipe (and even used low-cal cream cheese, and chicken soup), and when inputting the ingredients into MyFitnessPal, the whole calorie total of the meal comes to 2930 calories… whereas your calculation stated above is 212 x 8 = 1690 calories
There’s no way the soup is 8 portions unless it’s a small side dish instead of an entrée, as an entrée it’s at most 5 servings which is 586 calories a portion or 732 calories if split into 4 portions.
That being said, I used a whole bag of frozen McCain hashbrowns, the calorie amount would be slightly lower if using the same quantity of fresh potatoes cut into small cubes.
🙂
This makes a lot of soup and depending on your brands calories will vary…a lot.
This soup is absolutely awesome! Have made it to many times to count. Never leftovers, family all love it!
Thank yoU!
Worst potato soup I have ever had, if I could give this negative stars I would. I made it exactly like the recipe called for and it looked nothing like the picture in this article and tasted absolutely terrible. Do not try this recipe, look elsewhere this recipe is horrible!!!!!!
Sorry you didn’t like it Eric.
I am using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and also substituting cream of broccoli soup for the cream of chicken.
I sure hope this will turn out okay.
Should be fine!
Is there anything you eat this with? Or by itself?
I would eat it with rolls and a green salad.
I put the cream cheese in with everything else instead of waiting 🙁 is it going to be ok?
Yes, it will be great!
This is amazing! I used cream of mushroom. But the best thing I added was smoked paprika! AMAZING
Great addition!
How much would I need to adjust the cooking time if doubling this recipe?
I stumbled up on the website by accident and I’m quite impressed and glad I did!
Which size can of broth are we talking about? Some are 10.5 and some 14.5
Never mind! I just saw it when I went back through the bottom recipe
This is the exact Paila Deen Tecipe for her Porato Soup. I have made this for years! It is the best. Only I do not add the cream cheese because of the added fat .
So easy! Best soup!
Thank you!
Hi friends! I, too, am in the comments section wondering if this would work well in the instant pot. Does anyone have prior experience making this in their instant pot? I assume cream cheese goes in after pressure cooking on the sauté function, but what about the cream soup? And what settings/time have you used on the pot to cook? Thanks, all!
Is this for a 6 quart crock pot? I have a 4.5 quart.
Yes but a 4.5 should fit it.
This is the best i cut up ham stake in it and add 2cans of corn put all the toppings on it and had sourdough bread yummy
Great twists on this!
Your website is one kind of my personal favorites for useful tips. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Does this potato soup freeze well? It’s just me and hubby, so I’d like to have some available go another night!
Yes, freezes great!
This recipe is perfect! And the soup is SO delicious! My 7 yr old daughter ate 2 bowl fulls!! This is on definite repeat in my household.
Aww thanks!
Awesome recipe and my boys favorite! We use the Instant pot for 35 minutes and it is so quick and easy. We use some of the precooked bacon chopped in before we cook it. Sometimes it doesn’t need the whole package of cream cheese it is so delicious on its own. Yum, yum!
Yum! I love hearing that.
Awesome! Did you just throw everything from Step 1 into the Instant Pot for 35 minutes on Pressure Cook/Manual on Hi? Then did you just add the cream cheese after? Quick release or natural? Thanks for the tips!
Has anyone made this in the instant pot? This is my favorite soup and I would love to try it, but don’t know if it would be the same if I sped the process up!
Yes it’s delicious my girls love it and am here cus am getting the receipt to do it again lol
Absolutely! I would cook probably 20 minutes?
Made the creamy potato soup today. It is delicious and so easy to make! Will definitely be making it again!
Hope you do!
Loved this! I also did the cream of bacon and it was insanely good. Ill admit, I was a little skeptical with the frozen hash browns, but clearly I shouldn’t have been!
Cream of bacon is genius!
I’ve made this several times and it’s a big hit every time. I double the recipe for leftovers and last time I forgot to get enough chicken broth so I made chicken boullion instead and it was just as good. And I always use the frozen potatoes and can’t tell the difference. I highly recommend this awesome comfort soup. Yum!
THank you!
This is very convenient! Im making this now. Im making double so that would be good for all of us lunch today and tomorrow. Good meal prep too!!! Just scoop and go! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Brother really loves this so I’ve made it several times. It’s real easy to throw together and has a good flavor.
I agree! It’s an easy good one.