CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP

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This recipe is a mash-up of one making the rounds on Facebook whose creator seems to be lost in the Sands of Data. (If anyone knows, please post it in the comments and I'll give credit where it's due.) I made it as written last winter, but it was just too thick for me, and I don't say that easily. I love thick soups! So I'll...

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Other Soups

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

ORIGINAL RECIPE:
30 oz bag of plain hash brown cubes
32 oz box of chicken broth
1 can(s) (reg. size) condensed cream of chicken soup
3 oz pouch of real bacon bits
some salt & pepper, optional
8 oz block of cream cheese, cubed
4 oz (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS OR OPTIONS:
*USING PLAIN SHREDDED HASH BROWNS INSTEAD OF POTATO CUBES
*SKIPPING THE BACON BITS IN FAVOR OF CRUMBLED CRISP BACON
*USE SMALL CHUNKS OF DICED HAM INSTEAD OF BACON
*ADDING SOME FINELY MINCED ONION AND/OR CELERY AT THE BEGINNING OF COOKING OR SAUTE THEM LIGHTLY BEFORE ADDING TO THE CROCKPOT
*CUTTING THE AMOUNT OF CREAM CHEESE ADDED TO 1/2 BLOCK
*ADDING 1/2 CUP OF SHREDDED CHEDDAR WHEN ADDING THE CREAM CHEESE
*MORE CHEESE
ADDING SOME COOKED BROCCOLI, CORN, OR OTHER VEGGIES JUST IN TIME TO HEAT UP BEFORE SERVING

Steps:

  • 1. ORIGINAL RECIPE DIRECTIONS:
  • 2. Add potatoes, broth, soup, and 1/2 of the bacon bits to the crockpot. Sprinkle salt & pepper, if desired. Cook on LOW for about 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  • 3. ONE HOUR BEFORE IT IS DONE, add the block of cream cheese. Stir occasionally.
  • 4. Top bowls of potato soup with cheese and additional bacon bits.
  • 5. **If cooking on HIGH, soup will be done in about 4 hours, so add the cream cheese after about 3 hours.

Christabel Amab
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Daim Abbasi
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This soup is a bit bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.


Bashu Khanal
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I'm always looking for new potato soup recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ricardo Diniz
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This soup is a great comfort food. It's so warm and filling, and it just makes me feel good.


AKASH AKASH KHAN
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so smooth and velvety.


Salvation Mathebula
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This soup is too salty for my taste. I had to add a lot of water to make it palatable.


JAWAD JAWAD
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm glad I gave it a try. It's really delicious and it's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Kajal Sahani
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a special occasion.


Ikbal Hasan joy
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again for my next party.


Nkosinathie Emmanuel
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids love it and they don't even realize that they're eating vegetables.


Morticia Deville
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still really delicious! I added a little bit of chopped mushrooms instead of the bacon and it was perfect.


Angelina Boafowaa
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also very filling and satisfying. I like to serve it with a side of bread or crackers.


SAHIN HAWLADER
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I like to add a little bit of chopped green onions and sour cream on top before serving.


Pamela Ngonono
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This soup was a disappointment. It was too thin and watery, and it didn't have much flavor. I won't be making this again.


Kriss Kaye
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I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


AK KHAN (Sonu prince)
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I usually have a few leftover potatoes from dinner and I hate to waste them. This soup is a great way to use them up and it's really delicious.


Likhon Md
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out perfect. It was thick and creamy, with just the right amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Hr doy
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.


Silas Sly
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day. I like to add a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.


Sabi Ansarii
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This crockpot potato soup is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't always have time to cook a big meal. This soup is so easy to make - I just throw everything in the crockpot in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home. It's also rea


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