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Easy Campfire Potato Soup for Camping Trips

Simmered over coals, this thick potato soup warms you through fast. Make it between afternoon hikes when you need hot, salty fuel.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: budgetbytes.com
Easy Campfire Potato Soup for Camping Trips
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 360 min
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •2 lbs potatoes
  • •1 medium onion
  • •3 garlic cloves
  • •6 cups chicken broth
  • •1 cup heavy cream
  • •1 tsp salt
  • •1 tsp black pepper
  • •1 cup cheddar cheese
  • •1/4 cup green onions
  • •1 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • • slow cooker
  • • potato peeler
  • • knife
  • • cutting board
  • • masher

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and dice the potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  2. 2Add all the ingredients except for the cream, cheese, and toppings to the slow cooker.
  3. 3Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
  4. 4Mash the potatoes slightly for a thicker texture.
  5. 5Stir in the heavy cream and cheese, and mix until combined.
  6. 6Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sour cream.

Camp tips

  • • For a smoother soup, blend the mixture before adding the cream and cheese.
  • • Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
  • • Add bacon bits for extra flavor if desired.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
250

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