Hash Brown Potato Soup
A creamy and comforting soup made with hash browns, sautéed onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag 30 oz frozen hash browns
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the frozen hash browns and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Let the soup simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives or green onions if desired.
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Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad. Can customize with other cheeses or add vegetables for more nutrition.