Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
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4.9
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Description
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup combines diced potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, and ham in a slow cooker with seasonings and chicken broth to develop a savory base over hours of gentle cooking. The long cooking time softens the vegetables and tenderizes the potatoes to a consistency where some can be mashed to thicken the soup naturally without losing chunkiness.
After the initial cooking, a mixture of flour, heavy cream (or whole milk), and sour cream is stirred in to add creaminess and body to the soup. Cooking briefly on high helps the soup thicken and smooth out before serving. The ham adds meaty flavor and texture contrast, while the vegetables provide sweetness and bulk.
This soup is satisfying as a main dish or paired with crackers or crusty bread. Its comforting, creamy nature makes it suitable for cooler weather or anytime a filling, homestyle soup is desired.
Ingredients
- 8 cups russet potato diced
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 2 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 1/2 cup celery , chopped
- 16 ounces ham , cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream , (you can also substitute whole milk)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, ham, Kosher salt, pepper, and chicken broth to your slow cooker and cook on low 7-8 hours, or high 4-5 hours.
- Using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the potatoes (don't worry the ham won't really mash that much)
- Add the flour, heavy cream/milk and sour cream and stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1440mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 960mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3326IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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