Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup featuring tender potatoes, flavorful ham, and a creamy broth, perfect for an easy, warming meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes (about 7 cups diced)
- 2 to 3 cups diced ham
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
Creamy Add-ins
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- ½ cup sour cream
- Potato flakes (for thickening, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: If using russet or baking potatoes, peel them. Cut the potatoes into ¾-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and soft texture.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the diced potatoes, ham, onion, carrot, dried parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours or on high heat for 3 hours until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together.
- Mash Part of the Soup: Transfer 2 to 3 cups of the cooked potatoes and carrots to a bowl. Mash them until slightly smooth, then return the mashed mixture back into the slow cooker to thicken the soup naturally.
- Add Creaminess and Finish Cooking: Stir in the milk (or cream) and sour cream until fully incorporated. Cook for an additional 15 minutes on low heat. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper as desired. Optionally, use potato flakes to thicken the soup further if needed.
Notes
- Peeling the potatoes is optional depending on your preference for texture.
- You can substitute cream for milk for a richer soup.
- Potato flakes help thicken the soup without altering flavor and can be added gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Leftover ham enhances the depth of flavor but can be replaced with cooked bacon or smoked turkey if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and sour cream with coconut milk and dairy-free sour cream alternatives.
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