Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup.”

This Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is creamy, comforting, and perfect for busy nights. Easy prep, hearty ingredients, and rich flavor in every bowl.

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This comforting dinner was made for your slow cooker. With tender potatoes, savory ham, sweet carrots, celery, and a rich, cheesy broth, this hearty soup tastes like it simmered on the stove all day.

Hearty and filling soup like this one is always an easy way to my family’s heart, just like this Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup is. Serve a bowl of this Ham and Potato Soup recipe with some No Knead Crusty Bread and it’s the perfect meal for the whole family. 

Why You Should Make This Soup

So simple to make, this dump-and-go recipe requires minimal prep, and the Slow Cooker does all the hard work for you. It’s the perfect recipe to make if you have leftover holiday ham, and is great for meal prepping too. It’s kid-approved and budget-friendly. Who doesn’t love a bowl of hot soup on a chilly day?!

Let’s Gather The Ingredients

• Potatoes: Russet potatoes or Yukon Golds work best.
• Onion: adds savory flavor that deepens as it slow cooks.
• Carrots: bring natural sweetness.
• Celery: adds classic soup flavor.
• Fresh garlic: Fresh minced is always best.
• Diced ham: A perfect way to use up leftover ham.
• Chicken broth: forms the flavorful base and helps the potatoes cook evenly.
• Cream cheese: Adds a creamy texture.
• Evaporated milk: adds richness without curdling and keeps the soup silky.
• Cheese: shredded cheddar blends into the soup for a cheesy.

How To Make Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

• Step 1: Add the diced potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and diced ham to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
• Step 2: Cook until potatoes are fork-tender. Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the slow cooker for extra creaminess.
• Step 3: Add the cubed cream cheese, evaporated milk, Stir and let cook a little longer until everything melts together.
• Step 4: Add in the shredded cheese and stir until incorporated, and serve!

Recipe Tips

• Adding the leftover ham bone to the Slow Cooker is a great way to amp up the flavor.
• For a smoother soup, blend half the pot with an immersion blender before adding the cheeses.
• Every Slow Cooker runs differently, so check your potatoes around the 6-hour mark to see if they’re fork-tender or not.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove over low heat.