Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
This slow cooker ham and potato soup is a simple and delicious soup loaded with potatoes, sweet carrots, and tender ham.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes (about 7 cups diced)
- 2 to 3 cups diced ham
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- ½ cup sour cream
- potato flakes (for thickening, optional*)
Steps
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If using russet or baking potatoes, peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into ¾-inch pieces.
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In a 6qt slow cooker, add potatoes, ham, onion, carrot, ham, parsley, thyme and salt and pepper. Pour the broth overtop.
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Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
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Transfer 2 to 3 cups of the potatoes and carrots to a bowl. Mash them and return the mashed mixture to the slow cooker.
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Add the milk and sour cream. Stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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