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Creamy Slow-Cooker Ham & Potato Soup

Creamy Slow-Cooker Ham & Potato Soup

A cozy, creamy soup packed with tender potatoes, savory ham, and plenty of cheddar. Perfect for an easy comfort-food dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Finishing Time 15 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1135 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 960 ml chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place the diced potatoes, ham, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the cream of chicken soup. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Add parsley, black pepper, and salt. Give everything another gentle stir.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in the sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Let it cook for another 10–15 minutes until creamy and hot.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining cheddar, crispy bacon, and chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash a few of the cooked potatoes directly in the slow cooker before adding the sour cream and cheese.