Description
This hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is packed with tender russet potatoes, savory cubed ham, and vegetables, all cooked together in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy family meal, it’s easy to prepare and let your slow cooker do all the work.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups russet potatoes, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 16 ounces cubed ham (2 packages of Smithfield Anytime Favorites Cubed Ham)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Add the diced potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, cubed ham, Kosher salt, pepper, and chicken broth to your slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
- After cooking, use a potato masher to mash about 1/3 of the potatoes in the soup. Don’t worry if the ham doesn’t mash much.
- Stir in the flour, heavy cream (or milk), and sour cream. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes to heat everything through.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with whole milk for a lighter version of this soup.
- For extra flavor, top with shredded cheese or fresh herbs like chives before serving.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the flour slightly or mash more of the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low, or 4-5 hours on high (plus an additional 15 minutes after adding the cream)