My Big Pot Gets Pulled Out for Potato Soup First, and These 13 Recipes Keep It Busy

The minute I pull out my biggest soup pot, my family knows something good is happening.

Potato soup is usually the first thing I put on the stove, especially when I want a hearty dinner without a complicated plan. But once that pot is out, I start seeing all the other ways to use it, from creamy soups to chunky, loaded bowls that make enough for tomorrow, too.

These 13 potato soup recipes keep my big pot busy, and honestly, it seems very happy with the arrangement.

One-Pot Olive Garden Copycat Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup

Recreating restaurant favorites in my own kitchen gets way easier when you simmer everything in one heavy pot. Spiced Italian sausage, golden potato slices, and chopped kale enrich the creamy broth for a restaurant-style meal at home.
Get the Recipe: One-Pot Olive Garden Copycat Tuscan Sausage Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Crack Potato Soup With Frozen Hash Browns

My daughter asks for this rich hash brown soup as soon as the autumn cold sets in in our apartment. Frozen hash browns, ranch seasoning, bacon, cheddar, and cream cheese slow-cook into a plush bowl requiring almost no prep time.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Crack Potato Soup With Frozen Hash Browns

Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup

Cold winter evenings in my home always call for a steaming pot of cheesy potato and broccoli soup. Simple cupboard ingredients break down low and slow into a thick, cozy dinner that feeds my whole family without stress.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup

Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup Recipe)

I fell in love with traditional Colombian cooking after learning how three distinct potato varieties dissolve to create this incredible native soup. Tender shredded chicken, sweet corn on the cob, and Andean guascas herbs simmer together for a hearty one-pot feast served with fresh avocado and capers.
Get the Recipe: Ajiaco Colombiano (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup Recipe)

Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Leftover holiday ham sitting in my fridge always gets chopped up and tossed into the slow cooker with diced spuds. Gentle simmering softens the root vegetables while melted cheese creates a rich, creamy bowl perfect for chilly weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Outback Potato Soup

Testing steakhouse copycat recipes in my studio taught me that great potato soup comes down to the toppings. Crisp bacon bits, sharp cheddar, and tender spuds fill this creamy bowl for a cozy meal that beats takeout.
Get the Recipe: Outback Potato Soup

Copycat Jason’s Deli Irish Potato Soup

Cold, rainy afternoons push me straight to my stovetop to whip up a copycat version of classic deli potato soup. Soft diced potatoes and savory seasonings simmer into a velvety, thick broth that warms you up from the inside out.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Jason’s Deli Irish Potato Soup

Steak and Potato Soup

Searing steak bites before building a pot of potato soup adds a deep, savory richness my family craves on cold nights. Tender beef, soft potatoes, and garden vegetables simmer in a thick cream broth to make a hearty bowl.
Get the Recipe: Steak and Potato Soup

The Best Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe)

Baking extra potatoes on Sunday night gives me a head start on making a loaded soup during busy weekdays. Crunchy bacon bits and melted cheese fold into the creamy mashed potato base for a satisfying one-pot dinner.
Get the Recipe: The Best Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe)

Ham & Potato Soup

Saving the ham bone after a big family holiday meal lets me extract deep, smoky flavor for a massive pot of soup. Soft potatoes soak up those rich pan juices to make a traditional, stick-to-your-ribs dinner that costs almost nothing.
Get the Recipe: Ham & Potato Soup

Creamy Ham & Potato Soup

Quick weeknight dinners can’t get simpler than combining leftover diced ham and tender spuds in a single pot. This silky soup brings pure comfort to the table in under thirty minutes with zero fuss.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Ham & Potato Soup

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot or Stovetop)

Ground beef and diced potatoes cooked together with melted cheese became a staple recipe during my busiest editorial deadlines. This thick, savory soup offers all the comfort of a cheeseburger in a warm, scoopable bowl that kids love.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup (Crockpot or Stovetop)

Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

Sizzling ground Italian sausage in the bottom of my heavy dutch oven builds an amazing flavor base before the broth even goes in. Tender cubed potatoes and mixed vegetables soften together in a glossy cream base that satisfies big appetites.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sausage Potato Soup

Apparently, one good potato soup is all it takes to give the big pot a full-time job. Which one would you make first?