Cheesy Hashbrown Soup

– 1 (30 oz.) bag frozen shredded hash browns

– 1 (10 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup

– 4 cups chicken broth

– 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated, plus more for serving

– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup sour cream

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

– Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

– Croutons, garnish

– Crumbled bacon, garnish, optional

PREPARATION

– Combine chicken broth and hash browns in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat and bring to a boil.

– Reduce heat to medium and stir in chicken soup, cheddar cheese and onion powder.

– Season generously with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes.

– Stir in sour cream and cream cheese and cook until completely incorporated, then blend everything together (or leave as is).

– Transfer to serving bowls and serve topped with oregano, croutons and more cheese.