Description
Enjoy a warm and satisfying bowl of potato soup featuring tender potatoes and crispy hashbrowns. This creamy soup is easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the frozen hashbrowns. Cook for several minutes until they begin to absorb flavor and lightly crisp.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat slightly and add milk. Stir continuously to create a creamy consistency without the soup separating.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and thickening.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted, creating a smooth texture.
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream until well blended and the soup has a glossy appearance.
- Ladle the potato soup with hashbrowns into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve warm with bread or crackers.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add shredded chicken or bacon for extra protein.
- For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of flour with the onions and garlic.
- Consider adding smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a spicier flavor.
- Substitute whole milk with low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk for a lighter version.
- Add extra vegetables like carrots, celery, or corn for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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