3 Ingredient Potato Soup
3 Ingredient Potato Soup is exactly what the name says, an easy, creamy potato soup made with frozen potatoes, country gravy mix, and broth. It’s ready in under 30 minutes with almost no prep, and the gravy mix does double duty adding flavor while it thickens the soup. Top it with all your favorite baked potato fixings. Made with pantry staples, it comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 6.
Three ingredients. Under 30 minutes. That’s the whole pitch, and honestly it’s a good one.
Some nights I don’t have it in me to chop, peel, simmer, and monitor a pot and I suspect you don’t either. This soup respects that.
Frozen breakfast potatoes (the kind that already come with peppers and onions) are the shortcut hero here, since they skip all the prep.
A packet of country gravy mix adds flavor while it thickens the soup into something creamy and delicious. Add broth, simmer, done. It tastes like it slow cooked all day, but you’ll be eating in under half an hour.
It’s the perfect thing for a cold night when you want comfort food without all day effort. If you love an easy soup like I do, I have plenty to try!
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Ingredient Notes
Frozen Potatoes – O’Brien style diced potatoes with peppers and onions are my pick, since they add flavor and skip all the chopping. Any frozen breakfast or diced potato works. You can even use shredded hash browns.
Country Gravy Mix – This is the secret weapon. A dry packet adds extra flavor and thickens the soup at the same time. Don’t prepare it first, just stir the dry mix right in.
Broth – Chicken or vegetable broth both work. Water with bouillon cubes works in a pinch, and homemade stock gives even more flavor.
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How To Make 3 Ingredient Potato Soup
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the frozen potatoes, broth, and dry gravy mix. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the soup thickens and the potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat and serve with your favorite garnishes.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through.
Thinning: If it thickens up too much, thin it with a splash of whole milk, skim milk, coconut milk, broth, or a little heavy cream.
Freezer: Freeze in freezer safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat. Leave off any cheese and bacon toppings until you reheat it.
Slow Cooker: Mix everything together, cook on low for 4 hours, and stir occasionally to keep lumps from forming.
Variations
Creamy Version: Blend it with an immersion blender or mash some of the potatoes for a smoother, creamier soup.
Add Protein: Stir in shredded cooked chicken or crumbled sausage to make it heartier.
Loaded Baked Potato: Top with bacon, sour cream, cheddar, and green onions for baked potato soup vibes.
Fresh Potatoes: Use peeled Russet potatoes, Yukon gold, or red potatoes with diced peppers and onions. You’ll just need extra cook time.
Cheesy: Stir in a cup of shredded cheddar at the end for a cheesy potato soup.
Can I Make This in a Slow Cooker?
Yes, and it’s just as easy. Mix all the ingredients together the same way, pour everything into the crockpot, and cook on low for 4 hours.
Give it a stir occasionally to keep lumps from forming as the gravy mix thickens. This is a great option if you want to set it in the morning and come home to soup, though the stovetop version is faster if you want it the same night.
Either way, the three ingredients and the method stay exactly the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frozen potatoes (the kind with peppers and onions), a packet of dry country gravy mix, and broth. That’s it, plus any toppings you like.
No, stir the dry gravy mix straight into the pot. It flavors and thickens the soup as it simmers, so there’s no need to make it separately.
Yes. Combine everything and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps.
Use an immersion blender or a potato masher to break down some of the potatoes, or stir in a splash of cream or milk at the end.
Yes. Use Russet, Yukon gold, or red potatoes with diced peppers and onions. You’ll just need to simmer longer so they cook through.
Up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Thin it with a little milk or broth when reheating if it’s thickened.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Stir the gravy mix in dry, straight from the packet, so it thickens the soup as it cooks.
- Use frozen potatoes with peppers and onions to skip all the prep.
- Blend or mash some of the potatoes if you want a creamier, smoother soup.
- Thin with a splash of milk or cream if it gets too thick.
- Load it up with baked potato toppings like bacon, cheese, and green onions.
This 3 Ingredient Potato Soup recipe is creamy comfort food, ready in under 30 minutes, with almost no effort. Make a pot on your next busy night and load it up with your favorite toppings!
3 Ingredient Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 28 ounces frozen potatoes O’Brien or frozen diced potatoes with peppers and onions
- 2.75 ounces country gravy mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the potatoes, broth, and gravy mix.
- Stir to mix.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until soup thickens.
- Remove and enjoy!
Notes
- Stir the gravy mix in dry, straight from the packet, so it thickens the soup as it cooks.
- Use frozen potatoes with peppers and onions to skip all the prep.
- Blend or mash some of the potatoes if you want a creamier, smoother soup.
- Thin with a splash of milk or cream if it gets too thick.
- Load it up with baked potato toppings like bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Nutrition
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