Easy Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup with Hash Browns and Bacon
Nothing beats a warm bowl of Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup after a long day. This rich and creamy soup is made with hash brown potatoes, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and savory seasonings, then slow cooked until hot and comforting. It’s a family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, cool evenings, or anytime you’re craving something hearty with very little hands-on work.
How to Make Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup recipe, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen diced hash browns
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup bacon pieces, plus more to serve
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, plus more to serve
Step by Step Instructions
1. Lightly grease the insert of your slow cooker to help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
2. Add the frozen hash browns, chicken broth, condensed soups, cooked bacon, and seasonings to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
3. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or Low for 6 hours.
4. About 1 hour before the cooking time is up, cut the cream cheese into small cubes. Add the cubes and the shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker, then stir until everything is well combined.
5. Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking for the remaining hour, stirring once or twice if desired, until the soup is creamy.
6. Serve the soup in bowls and garnish each serving with extra shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon for the ultimate loaded potato soup.
Note
This recipe can serve anywhere from 4 to 6 people depending on portion size.
With its creamy texture, cheesy goodness, and smoky bacon in every bite, this Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup is one you’ll want to make again and again. Pair it with crusty bread, a simple salad, or your favorite toppings for an easy dinner everyone will look forward to.
Crockpot Loaded Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen diced hash browns
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup bacon pieces, plus more to serve
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, plus more to serve
Instructions
- Lightly grease the insert of your slow cooker to help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add the frozen hash browns, chicken broth, condensed soups, cooked bacon, and seasonings to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or Low for 6 hours.
- About 1 hour before the cooking time is up, cut the cream cheese into small cubes. Add the cubes and the shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker, then stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking for the remaining hour, stirring once or twice if desired, until the soup is creamy.
- Serve the soup in bowls and garnish each serving with extra shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon for the ultimate loaded potato soup.
