4-Ingredient Potato Soup

Using frozen potatoes means there is no peeling or chopping. Potatoes O'Brien also include onions and peppers, which add flavor without requiring extra ingredients.

t's rich, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast - with plenty of room to dress it up with your favorite toppings. Simple. Classic. So good. 🍲 For another simple dinner made with pantry staples, try my Old-Fashioned Chicken and Rice Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup.

4-Ingredient Potato Soup with Frozen Hash Browns

This easy potato soup can be made with frozen hash browns, frozen diced potatoes or Potatoes O'Brien. I prefer Potatoes O'Brien because the onions and peppers are already included, but any similar 28-ounce bag of frozen potatoes will work. If you want a recipe that's more of an Old Fashioned potato soup, then this is the recipe for you. But if you only want to spend 5-minutes putting a soup together, then scroll on my friend!!

❤️ Why This 4-Ingredient Potato Soup Recipe works

Frozen potatoes eliminate the prep.
There is no peeling, chopping or precooking. Potatoes O'Brien also include onions and peppers for built-in flavor.

It truly uses four main ingredients.
You only need frozen potatoes, gravy mix, stock and cream cheese or heavy cream. Salt, pepper and toppings are optional.

Choose stovetop or slow cooker.
Make it in about 30 minutes on the stovetop or let it cook hands-free in the slow cooker.

It is easy to customize.
Turn it into loaded potato soup with cheese, bacon and green onions, or add chicken, sausage, corn or broccoli.

This is much clearer than the existing paragraph, which contains several grammatical errors and repeats the same loaded-potato wording.

My easy corn chowder recipe is another cozy soup that delivers plenty of flavor without complicated prep.

🍲 Key Ingredients

• Frozen potatoes: Use one 28-ounce bag of Potatoes O'Brien, frozen diced potatoes or frozen hash browns. Potatoes O'Brien include onions and peppers, which add extra flavor.
• Country gravy mix: This thickens the soup and adds seasoning with very little effort.
• Chicken stock: Use homemade or store-bought stock. Vegetable stock also works.
• Cream cheese or heavy cream: Cream cheese makes the soup thicker and slightly tangy. Heavy cream creates a looser, silkier consistency.

Can I Use Frozen Hash Browns Instead?

Yes. Frozen hash browns, frozen diced potatoes and Potatoes O'Brien all work in this recipe. For the closest result, use a 28-ounce bag and avoid hash browns that already contain added sauce or seasoning.
Potatoes O'Brien add onions and peppers. Plain frozen potatoes create a milder soup, so you may want to add a little extra seasoning.

• Substitute chicken stock for vegetable stock for a vegetarian version, (or 5 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Base mixed with 4 cups of water)
• Substitute heavy or whipping cream for the cream cheese

👩‍🍳 How to Make 4-Ingredient Potato Soup

⭐️ Just pop everything into the slow cooker and walk away.

But, don't think this soup is limited by the 4-ingredient potato soup base. Adding your own spin is what makes it fun. And by doing so you're actually creating your own personalized recipe. How cool is that?

Want to make a loaded baked potato soup in a slow cooker? go for it!-just add everything to the slow cooker (minus the toppings;). Wait until it's done and top it with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions, and you've got yourself a loaded baked potato soup in slow cooker that's perfect for a chilly night.

🪄 Expert Tips

• Creamy texture: If you like your soup extra creamy, go with full fat cream cheese. The tanginess of the cream cheese balances beautifully with the potatoes and gives the soup a luxurious thickness. If you love creamy comfort food, try my Creamy Parmesan Chicken or this rich Gorgonzola Cream Sauce next.
• Chunky or smooth: If you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender before adding the cream cheese or heavy cream. Leave it chunky for a more rustic texture.
• Season well: Because the soup only has a few ingredients, seasoning it properly is key. Don't skimp on the salt and pepper. If you've got 20 minutes to spare, the stovetop version is quick and easy.

🗒 Variations of this Potato Soup Recipe

Try adding some of these ingredients below to get your perfect combination.

• Loaded potato soup: Add shredded cheddar, bacon, green onions and sour cream.
• Chicken potato soup: Stir in cooked shredded chicken.
• Broccoli cheese: Add chopped broccoli and extra cheddar.
• Corn potato soup: Stir in drained sweet corn or creamed corn.
• Sausage potato soup: Add cooked crumbled sausage.
• Vegetarian: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

Cooking Methods: Stovetop vs. Slow Cooker:

• Here's the best part: You can make this soup two ways, depending on your schedule and how much time you've got. For those days when you want to toss everything in and forget about it, the slow cooker is your best friend. If you've got 20 minutes to spare, the stovetop version is quick and easy.

4-Ingredient Potato Soup Cooking Options

• Stovetop Method:
  • In a large pot, combine all ingredients except cream cheese / cream.
  • Cook and stir occasionally for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in your cream cheese or heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. That's it-you're done! Optional toppings or add-ins can be stirred in just before serving. Looking for another fast soup you can make with pantry ingredients? My Crockpot Tomato Soup is another easy option for busy weeks.
• Loaded Baked Potato Soup in Slow Cooker Method:
  • Add everything except the cream cheese/cream to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH 3 hours. or LOW for 6 hours
  • Stir in cream cheese and heat until warm.
  • Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve with your favorite toppings.
  • For another hands-off comfort-food dinner, try my Mississippi Pot Roast, which also cooks low and slow with very little prep.

🥗 What to serve with Potato Soup?

• A warm loaf of crusty bread is also perfect for dipping, especially if you spread it with roasted garlic or softened butter.
• Serve it with my Mixed Greens Salad for a fresh, crisp contrast to the creamy soup.

🤔 4-Ingredient Potato Soup FAQ

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