4-Ingredient Potato Soup

4-Ingredient Potato Soup in Slow Cooker or Stove Top

Four-ingredient potato soup made with frozen potatoes is the perfect solution when its cold outside and all you want is a warm bowl of something comforting, warm, and delicious. But this isn't just any potato soup-we're talking about the EASIEST potato soup in slow cooker, flavorful, and ONLY a simple four-ingredient soup. 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

The main reason this loaded baked potato soup in slow cooker is because incredibly flexible. With 4 ingredient potato soup base, you can customize it however you like. Want to toss in leftover chicken? Go for it! Craving something extra hearty? Add shredded cheese or cooked bacon as toppings. Need something a little sweeter? Throw in some corn (drained can of corn or my favorite a can of creamed corn! And my fav, adding in broccoli.

✅ Using frozen potatoes saves you the time of peeling and dicing, and they're picked and frozen at peak freshness. Plus, the onions and peppers are already mixed in for extra flavor.

✅ Cooks in slow cooker or stove top

✅ Comes together with just 10 minutes of hands-on time. Perfect for busy nights.

✅ You only need four ingredients, but then customize however you please

✅ Its fun adding all the toppings! Think shredded cheese, bacon and chives

🍲 Key Ingredients

• 1 28oz bag of Ore-Ida Potatoes O'Brien (with onions & peppers, frozen)
• 1 packet of Country Gravy Mix: Big flavor, low effort.
• 4 cups of Chicken Stock: Homemade or store-bought. If store-bought added a teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon to amp up the flavor.
• 2 ounces of Cream Cheese (or ⅔ cup of heavy cream)

Substitutions

• 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
• Substitute frozen hashbrowns for the potatoes listed in the recipe. Be sure to buy the option with onions and peppers, and they are in the same size bag.

👩‍🍳 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 its 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 thats 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're a creamy fan, you might also love my creamy Parmesan chicken, or my Gorgonzola Cream sauce.
• 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!end. 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.

• Shredded cheese: Cheddar, Colby Jack, or Gouda would be great choices.
• Crumbled bacon: For that loaded potato vibe, a little crispy bacon on top adds the perfect salty crunch.
• Sliced green onions: Add a pop of freshness to balance the rich soup.
• Sour cream: A dollop of sour cream takes this soup from cozy to indulgent.
• Meat: shredded chcken or cooked sausage or hamburger
• Creamed Corn or Drained Sweet Corn: Stir in a can of either for a bit of sweetness that complements the savory potato base.
• Add Veggies: cooked or uncooked leftovers.

• 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.
• Loaded Baked Potato Soup in Slow Cooker Method:
  • Add everything except the cream cheese/cream to the slow cooker.
  • CookCook 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.

🥗 What to serve with Potato Soup?

• Crunchy French Bread is great to dip in a creamy potato soup, and if you're feeling extra special, roast some garlic and spread on the toast before the dunk.
• Tossed Green Salad with a vinaigrette works perfectly with potato soup.

🤔 4-Ingredient Potato Soup FAQ

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