"Short Cut" Cheesy Potato Soup

It's not often that I make this soup since potatoes are usually cheaper than buying a bag of hash browns, but when I can get a good deal I tend to pick up a bag and make this soup.  It's super creamy and is ready in about 30 minutes which is awesome!.  No peeling or dicing potatoes!  That means it is perfect for those busy nights or days you are out an about and need a good comforting meal to warm you up fast :)  I love the convenience and ease of making this soup!

Besides the ease of this soup we love the cheesy, creamy texture.  The Velveeta gives this soup an ultra silky smooth texture which is awesome.  This probably the favorite version of potato soup for my family.  It is definitely an indulgent one too!

"Short Cut" Cheesy Potato Soup
1 onion, diced

2 TBS butter

4 cups chicken broth (I used turkey broth I made from Thanksgiving)

1 (32 oz) bag of hash browns with peppers and onions

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 1/2 cups milk (I used 1 1/2 cups water and 2/3 cup milk powder)

1 lb velveeta cheese, cubed

• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat
• Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5-10 minutes
• Add broth and bring to a boil
• Add hash browns and bring to a boil
• Add soups and milk then bring to a boil
• Add cheese and heat until the cheese is melted
• Serve topped with crumbled bacon and scallions

How easy is that?!?  And so delicious!  I have made it using cream of potato soup and that works great to.  If you love cheese and potato soup you have to give this one a try!  You won't regret it!

Below is the nutritional value per serving.  This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 425 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  383 Calories from Fat  174

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat  10.0g 50%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  54mg 18%

Sodium  1869mg 78%

Total Carbohydrates  37.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber  3.0g 12%

Sugars  11.1g

Protein  19.6g

Vitamin A 11% • Vitamin C 11% Calcium 45% • Iron 14%

Nutrition Grade C-

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• High in calcium

Bad points

• High in saturated fat
• Very high in sodium