Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cartonchicken broth
- 1 packagefrozen shredded hash brown potatoes
thawed
- 1 smallonion
finely chopped
- ¼ tsppepper
- 4 ozcream cheese
softened and cubed
- 1 ccubed deli ham
- 1 canevaporated milk
- optional: sour cream and chopped green onions
Directions
- 1
In a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker, combine the broth, potatoes, onion and pepper. Cook, covered, on low for six to eight hours, or until vegetables are tender.
- 2
Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. Whisk in the cream cheese until melted. Stir in the ham and milk. Cook, covered, until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Serve with sour cream and green onions, if desired. Editor’s Tip: To make a chunkier soup, mash only a portion of the potatoes. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to puree more of the mixture.
Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply comforting, hearty meal that practically makes itself? This Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is your answer for those busy days when you need a delicious lunch or dinner with minimal effort. It brings together the savory goodness of ham with tender potatoes in a rich, creamy base, offering pure comfort in every spoonful.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its set-it-and-forget-it nature. The slow cooker gently melds the savory ham and tender hash brown potatoes into a wonderfully creamy broth, creating deep, satisfying flavors that taste like they simmered all day. It’s a truly effortless way to create a hearty, home-cooked meal.
You can expect a bowl full of velvety comfort, with soft, yielding potatoes and flavorful ham chunks swimming in a luscious, seasoned broth. The combination of chicken broth, cream cheese, and evaporated milk creates an irresistible richness, balanced by a hint of pepper. It’s truly a hug in a bowl, perfect for warming up any day.
While this recipe is perfect as-is, feel free to make it your own. For an extra boost of flavor, you could use leftover holiday ham if you have it on hand instead of deli ham. Don't skip the optional dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions just before serving; they add a wonderful freshness and tang.
This rich and satisfying soup makes an ideal lunch on a chilly day or a no-fuss dinner for the whole family. Pair it with some crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal that feels special without the fuss.