easy cheesy crock pot o'brien potato soup

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Private Recipe by
Cindy Smith Bryson
The beautiful Gulf Coast of, FL

Well, this is a no brainer! I am probably the only one that had never seen this recipe until recently. Saw on FB and knew I had to adjust to our tastes and try it. It is a definite keeper! Added ham and cheddar cheese to increase protein and make it a meal. Used O'Brien instead of regular hash browns to add the onion and peppers. Used lower sodium products to cut back on sodium content. I doubled the recipe for leftovers. A creamy, cheesy potato soup that uses your slow cooker to do all the work. Delicious and satisfying. A definite comfort soup for a cold winter evening.

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yield 10 -14
prep time 5 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For easy cheesy crock pot o'brien potato soup

  • 2 bag
    28-32 ounce bags of frozen o'bien or regular hash brown potatoes
  • 48 oz
    (6 cups) low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 can
    10 ounce cans of lower sodium cream of chicken soup
  • 1 c
    diced, cooked ham (optional)
  • 1 pkg
    8 ounce regular cream cheese, softened to room temperature *do not use fat free- will not melt well
  • 1-2 pinch
    black pepper
  • 3 oz
    real bacon bits or cooked, chopped bacon
  • 3 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make easy cheesy crock pot o'brien potato soup

  • 1
    Line crock pot or slow cooker with disposable liner for easy clean up later. Put frozen potatoes in crock pot or slow cooker.
  • 2
    Add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and ham (if using ham).
  • 3
    Add a pinch of pepper. Salt to taste only if you like a lot of salt.
  • 4
    Cook on low 4-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. Add cream cheese after cutting cream cheese into very small cubes.
  • 5
    Cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted and completely incorporated. AGAIN: DO NOT USE FAT FREE. WILL NOT MELT!
  • 6
    Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Soup is now ready to serve.
  • 7
    Top with bacon bits and additional cheddar cheese if desired. ENJOY that creamy, cheesy potato goodness!
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