Paula Deen (Easy) Crock Pot Potato Soup

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It was rainy and cold here in East Tennessee this past weekend. All day Saturday we were bundled up, out and about at t-ball games, among other things, and all I wanted to do was go home, cuddle up by the fire and eat a warm bowl of soup. It was just that kind of day.

I had seen this Crock Pot Potato Soup recipe floating around Pinterest and I finally had the chance to try it out. It would be perfect for an indoor game watching party and it is SO easy to make!

Recipe Courtesy of Laura Browe at Twirl

Ingredients:

1 (30 oz.) bag frozen hash-brown potatoes (I use the squared, southern style)

2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth

1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1/2c chopped onion

1/3 tsp. ground black pepper

1 (8oz) package cream cheese (softened)

Garnish: minced green onion

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, broth, soup, onion, and pepper. 

2. Cover, and cook on low for 5 hours.

3. Stir in cream cheese, cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until combined. 

4. Garnish with green onion.

I actually used 1 tbsp. of onion powder instead of the chopped onion (because I am too lazy to chop onions). I did not top with minced green onion, for the same reason, not to mention Big A doesn't like them. Instead, I topped with shredded cheese and bacon bits, because I had them on hand. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly.

You could even have a "toppings bar" at your party, letting your guests choose from all sorts of toppings for their soup...shredded cheese, chives, bacon bits, sour cream, etc. Then serve with crackers or bread. 

In my opinion, the soup has a delicious flavor but when I make it again, I will definitely use more broth and possibly less cream cheese because it was SUPER thick and creamy...like you could serve it as a side dish (very much like mashed potatoes).

What I love about it is how EASY it is to make and the fact that it would feed a lot of people!

What about you? Do you have any fun ideas for "dressing up a tailgate" or any other fabulous fall ideas that you would like to share? Leave a comment!

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About the Author: Erin Vick Franklin is the founder and director of Worthy of the Prize. Erin has a BBA in Marketing and Management from TCU and a Masters of Christian Education in Church Recreation from Southwestern Seminary. She is a published, award-winning author and poet. Purchase her book Worthy of the Prize Sports Camps: A Church's Guide to Implementing an Effective, Community-Reaching Christian Sports Camp to be used as an outreach tool for your church or mission organization. Erin is the wife of A, a Worship Pastor, and a work-at-home-momma to 2 crazy little boys, a and e.