Cheesy Potato Soup
A warm and comforting cheesy potato soup that combines creamy cheese with hearty potatoes for a soul-warming dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag Frozen hash browns (about 30 ounces)
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Make sure you have your bag of frozen hash browns and your cheeses ready to go.
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté it for about 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Toss in the frozen hash browns, stirring them around in the pot for about a minute.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle in your salt and pepper, stir everything, and let the soup cook for about 15–20 minutes until hash browns are tender.
- Once tender, cut the cream cheese into small chunks and stir it into the soup until melted.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as necessary before serving.
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Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh chives or parsley as toppings. This soup also pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh salad.