Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Soup (With Frozen Precut Potatoes)
Slow cooker potato soup is the perfect hearty meal. This dump-and-go Crock Pot dinner is cheesy, cozy, and made with frozen diced hash brown potatoes, broth, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Prep only takes about five minutes, and then the slow cooker takes over. You can turn this into a dinner for two and have leftovers for several days. It’s budget-friendly, feeds a crowd, and tastes like a Panera-style potato soup.
I grew up around Southern home cooking, and I test all of my slow cooker recipes to make sure they are easy and reliable so you get the best meal!
Only Minutes Of Prep Time
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-10 minutes | 5 hours | 10 | Beginner + |
Julie’s Ingredient Tips
The recipe only calls for a few ingredients. These are the ingredients I like to use to make the dish easy to prepare.
- Diced hash brown potatoes – I like to use frozen potatoes because you can skip the step of peeling and dicing.
- Diced onion – you can use pre-cut diced onion or minced onion to save time.
- Cream cheese – this is what is going to help thicken and flavor the soup.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – this is optional, but it adds a ton of comforting flavor.
- Bacon bits – these are also optional, but they add a bit of crunch and texture variety to the meal.
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
How To Make Cheesy Potato Soup In The Slow Cooker
- Add the frozen potatoes and cream cheese to the slow cooker. Adding the cream cheese at the beginning helps it melt and keeps it from being lumpy when you stir the ingredients together at the end.
- Next, add the soup, salt, black pepper, and onions to the cooker. Adding seasonings at the beginning seasons the whole soup, not just the surface. Salt dissolves into the liquid as it cooks, helping the potatoes and broth taste “evenly seasoned” instead of bland inside and salty on top. You can still do a taste test at the end and add more if needed.
- Pour the chicken broth into the cooker and gently stir to combine everything.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours. At the end, stir well until the cream cheese is fully melted and evenly blended, then serve (stirring helps it melt and distribute completely).
I add some shredded cheddar cheese and bacon crumbles to the top. I also add some toasted French bread on the side for dipping. I have a recipe for an easy and quick mozzarella French bread that is perfect for dipping into the soup.
Tips, Variations, And Optional Ingredients
I love having some variety in this dish, so you can make it a little differently every time.
- Fresh potatoes: peel and dice Russet potatoes and add 30–60 minutes more cook time if needed.
- Bacon: if you don’t have time to make the bacon, just grab a jar of crumbles from the grocery store and throw them on top.
- Toppings: add your favorite shredded cheese and some sliced scallions.
- Seasonings: chili powder, onion powder, or garlic powder add a little variety to the flavor.
How To Store Potato Soup
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. I don’t recommend freezing potato soup, as the dairy might separate after freezing and become grainy.
Reheat in the microwave for two to three minutes in a microwave-safe bowl, or cook the soup on the stovetop until it is hot. If it is thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out before microwaving.
FAQs
Can I cook on high?
Yes, but you will need to cut the time in half.
Can I use real potatoes instead of frozen ones?
Yes! You can even leave the peel on the potatoes after you wash them. But the potatoes will most likely need to cook for at least an hour longer.
Can I substitute the condensed cream of chicken soup?
Definitely! You can use cream of cheese, celery, or bacon.
How do I avoid cream cheese lumps?
The best way to avoid lumps is to add the cream cheese at the beginning of the recipe. When it’s done cooking, make sure you stir until it’s melted. You can also cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces when you add it at the beginning. That will help, as well.
Can I cut the recipe in half?
You can. There is a place in the recipe card to adjust the serving size. The ingredients and measurements will automatically adjust. Be aware that the soup may cook faster if it is a smaller amount.
Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Soup (With Frozen Precut Potatoes)
Ingredients
- 2 – 30 ounce bags diced hash brown potatoes frozen
- 64 ounces chicken broth
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 10.75 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1/4 cup bacon bits optional
Instructions
- Add the hash brown potatoes, cream cheese, cream of chicken soups, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and onion to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Place the lid on top and cook on low for five hours.
- Stir gently until the cream cheese melts.
- Add some shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits to the top and serve!
Nutrition
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How long in the slow cooker. 4 hours on high or???? Thank you Jan Reitherr
If you cook on high, I would cook it for about 2 to 2-1/2 hours and then check it. That should be enough time.
What kind of soup did u put in
I used cream of condensed chicken soup. But you can also use cream of condensed cheddar.
If I use real potatoes how many should I use?
I would use 5-6 medium potatoes. Enjoy!
sorry to bother you I have a question about the potato soup could use regular potatoes and how much do you think you would have to use
No bother at all! I would use 5-6 medium potatoes to equal the same amount.
How bring crockpot do you need for this soup?
Hi Janet,
I have a 6-quart, but I also have three hungry guys in the house. You can always cut the recipe in half and get a Crock Pot half the size. But the 6-quart is perfect for that recipe.