Slow Cooker Creamy Potato and Ham Soup
Slow Cooker Creamy Potato and Ham Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings. This hearty soup combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes, savory diced ham, and rich cream to create a satisfying meal. With minimal effort required in your slow cooker, you can enjoy robust flavors that warm your soul and make weeknight dinners a breeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine potatoes, ham, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour enough chicken broth over the mixture to cover everything by about an inch.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream just before serving for a luscious finish.
- Optional: Blend some of the soup for a smoother texture or serve as is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor and nutrition. - For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.