I love soup. I mean, what's not to love? Yummy, warm goodness in a bowl. I also love that it's usually cooked in one pot or slow cooker which cuts down on clean up. This easy recipe uses frozen diced potatoes to cut down on prep, which makes it great to add to the family menu any time!
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Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
What you need:
- 32 oz bag frozen diced potatoes (use shredded frozen hashbrowns in you prefer it creamier)
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 2 10.5 oz cans cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 16 oz bag shredded cheddar cheese (save some for topping)
- ½ cup bacon bits (save half for topping)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Pepper
- Sour cream (if desired)
- Green onions (if desired)
What you do:
- Add frozen potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and bacon to the slow cooker and mix.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours. The potatoes should be tender when poked with a fork.
- Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese (cubed). Cover and cook on high for another 30-45 minutes, until the cheese has melted, stirring occasionally. Taste and see if you would like additional seasonings added.
- To serve, top with cheese, bacon bits, green onion, and sour cream, if desired.
