Ultimate budget-friendly dish: potato soup with frozen hash browns – a culinary hack you’ll love
What To Know
- Add the chicken broth and milk to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Serve potato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, a salad, or a slice of crusty bread.
- Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Potato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. But if you don’t have time to peel and dice potatoes, don’t worry! You can make a delicious potato soup using frozen hash browns.
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen hash browns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the frozen hash browns to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more.
4. Add the chicken broth and milk to the pot and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in the sour cream, parsley, salt, and pepper.
8. Serve hot.
Tips
- For a creamier soup, use more milk or cream.
- For a thicker soup, use less milk or cream.
- Add other vegetables to your soup, such as peas, corn, or green beans.
- Top your soup with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped chives.
Variations
- Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the soup before serving.
- Bacon Potato Soup: Add 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon to the soup before serving.
- Broccoli Potato Soup: Add 1 cup of chopped broccoli florets to the soup before simmering.
- Ham Potato Soup: Add 1 cup of chopped ham to the soup before simmering.
Serving Suggestions
- Potato soup is a great main course or side dish.
- Serve potato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, a salad, or a slice of crusty bread.
- Potato soup can also be served as an appetizer or a snack.
Storage
- Potato soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Potato soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Reheating
- To reheat potato soup, simply place it in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until warmed through.
- You can also reheat potato soup in the microwave.
What People Want to Know
Q: Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?
A: Yes, you can use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns. Simply peel and dice the potatoes before cooking them.
Q: Can I make potato soup in a slow cooker?
A: Yes, you can make potato soup in a slow cooker. Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Q: Can I use other types of frozen potatoes, such as tater tots or french fries?
A: Yes, you can use other types of frozen potatoes, such as tater tots or french fries. However, the cooking time may vary depending on the type of potatoes you use.