Cheesy Hash Browns and Kielbasa Soup (Crock Pot) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 370 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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When my mom first gave me this recipe, I was pretty skeptical - but it became an instant favorite in our house!! I like it because it is fast and simple to make, inexpensive, and reheats very well. I'll post the ingredients for the original version and offer the healthier alternatives at the end of the recipe. Ingredients:
1 (30 ounce) bag frozen hash browns |
14 ounces kielbasa, cut into bite sized pieces |
2 cups chicken broth |
1 onion, diced |
8 ounces velveeta cheese |
Directions:
1. In crock pot, combine hash browns, kielbasa, broth and onions. Stir well and cook on low 6-8 hours.
2. 30 minutes before serving, cut cheese into cubes and stir into soup. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
3. We like this soup pretty thick, but if you prefer a thinner soup now is a good time to add some extra broth or milk. Wait until after the cheese has melted to add extra liquid so you can be sure of the consistency.
4. Serve hot with crusty bread!
5. To make this recipe A LOT healthier, use turkey kielbasa, fat free/low sodium chicken broth, and Light Velveeta. I routinely use these substitutions and the soup still turns out fantastic! If I have the time, I do like to remove the casings from the turkey kielbasa as I think they tend to get a little chewy when cooked all day. Just split them carefully with a knife and peel away the casings before chopping. Enjoy!
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