Super Easy Hash Browns Potato Soup

Karen=^..^='s Note:

I received this recipe from Menus4Moms.com and it intrigued me.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen hash browns
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese
• bacon bits (optional)

Directions:

1. Saute onion in butter or oil until transparent.
2. Add broth, bring to boil.
3. Add hash browns, bring to boil.
4. Add soups (don't dilute) and milk, bring to boil.
5. Add Cheese and Heat until cheese melts. Optional, serve with bacon bits on top.

Reviews

[jo323]

Was a big hit with the family! I altered the recipe a little bit. Used Ore Ida Potatoes O'brien so I didn't use as much onion as the recipe calls for. Also, I didn't add the cheese to the soup, I garnished with shredded cheese and real bacon bits. Definitely will make again!

[jtwtech]

I made this as written except for adding crumbled bacon and a little shredded cheddar cheese. Here is a tip: This soup is A LOT better the next day.

[Chef #1500554]

This recipe is delicious -- even with low-fat modifications. I used 98% fat free cream of chicken soup, skim milk, and only 4oz of 2% Velveeta. This brings the recipe down to only 340 calories and makes 5 HUGE servings. I also decided to use Ore-Ida Potoatoes O'Brien for a little extra zip!