Creamy Southwestern Hash Brown Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Southwestern Hash Brown Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil (for cooking); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 (20 ounce) bagssimply southwest-style hash browns; 8 ounces taco-seasoned cheddar cheese; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken soup, undiluted; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Fiesta nacho cheese soup, undiluted; 2 cups milk; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained (or frozen thawed); 4 pinches cumin; 3 -4 pinches dried chipotle powder; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packethot taco seasoning mix (I use McCormick brand); 2 dashes Pickapeppa Sauce (optional); black pepper

Servings: persons

olive oil (for cooking)
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 cups chicken broth
2 (20 ounce) bagssimply southwest-style hash browns
8 ounces taco-seasoned cheddar cheese
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Fiesta nacho cheese soup, undiluted
2 cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained (or frozen thawed)
4 pinches cumin
3 -4 pinches dried chipotle powder
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packethot taco seasoning mix (I use McCormick brand)
2 dashes Pickapeppa Sauce (optional)
black pepper

1
In a large stockpot add small amount of olive oil, onion, garlic, pepper to taste and saute lightly.
2
Add Hash browns a cook for a few minutes, stirring so as not to brown too much.
3
Add Chicken broth and come to boil.
4
Turn down heat and add cheese, stirring until melted.
5
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer at least 1 1/2 hours.
6
If the soup is too thick for your liking you can thin it out with either more chicken broth or milk.
7
We like ours nice and thick!
8
Optional Toppings:.
9
Sour Cream.
10
Cheddar Cheese.
11
Diced Green Onions, chopped.
12
Tortilla Chips.
13
Black Olives, diced.
14
Dollop of Salsa.

1517

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil (for cooking), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 6 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Creamy Southwestern Hash Brown Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Southwestern Hash Brown Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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