Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (30 oz.) bag frozen shredded hash browns
• 1 (10 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Croutons, garnish
• Crumbled bacon, garnish, optional

DIRECTIONS

• mix broth and hash browns in a very massive pot or Dutch kitchen appliance over high heat and convey to a boil.

• scale back heat to medium and stir in soup, cheese and onion powder.

• Season munificently with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes.

• Stir in soured cream and cheese and cook till fully incorporated, then mix everything along (or leave as is).

• Transfer to serving bowls and serve lidded with oregano, croutons and additional cheese.