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Paula Deen Hash Brown Potato Soup Recipe

Paula Deen Hash Brown Potato Soup Recipe

The Paula Deen Hash Brown Potato Soup Recipe is creamy, cheesy and full of comforting flavor. This easy soup is perfect for cold days and busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen hash brown potatoes 30 ounces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Melt the Butter

  • Place a large soup pot over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt completely before adding vegetables.

Cook the Onion

  • Add chopped onion into the pot. Stir often until onions become soft, translucent and lightly golden in color.

Add Garlic

  • Mix minced garlic into the onions carefully. Cook for one minute until fragrant but not browned or burned.

Add the Hash Browns

  • Pour frozen hash browns into the pot. Stir gently to combine with onions and garlic evenly.

Pour the Broth

  • Add chicken broth slowly into the pot. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Simmer the Soup

  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for fifteen minutes. The potatoes will soften and absorb delicious flavor beautifully.

Add the Milk

  • Pour milk and heavy cream into the soup carefully. Stir slowly to keep the texture smooth and creamy.

Mix in Cream Cheese

  • Add softened cream cheese into the soup. Stir continuously until the cheese melts fully and becomes smooth.

Add Cheddar Cheese

  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the soup gradually. Stir until the cheese melts completely into the creamy broth.

Season the Soup

  • Add salt, black pepper and paprika into the soup. Stir well and taste carefully before serving warm.

Add Bacon

  • Mix most crumbled bacon into the soup. Save some bacon pieces for topping each bowl before serving.

Garnish and Serve

  • Ladle soup into bowls carefully. Top with bacon, green onions and extra cheese before serving hot.

Notes

  • Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
  • Stir often to prevent cheese sticking.
  • Add cooked sausage for extra protein.
  • Use vegetable broth for different flavor.
  • Blend part of the soup for smoother texture.
  • Add jalapeños for spicy soup.
  • Fresh herbs make great garnish.
  • Use turkey bacon for lighter soup.
  • Do not boil after adding dairy.
  • Add corn for sweeter flavor.
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