Description
This Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup is a creamy, hearty, and comforting dish, perfect for any time of year. With minimal prep and loaded with chunks of potatoes, tender ham, and a rich, velvety broth, this soup is a family favorite. Simply throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work while you go about your day. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy dinner or meal prepping for the week, this soup will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets), cubed
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces ham, cubed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cup half-and-half (or substitute whole milk)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- Shredded cheese (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare all the vegetables: Cube the potatoes (no need to peel), chop the carrots and celery, and dice the onion.
- Cube the ham into bite-sized pieces.
- In the slow cooker, add the ham, potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, half-and-half, and sour cream until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup.
- Use a potato masher to mash the soup a few times, breaking down some of the vegetables to thicken the soup.
- Set the slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy! Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a chunkier soup, skip the mashing step.
- You can substitute the half-and-half with whole milk for a lighter soup.
- Add in extra vegetables like peas or corn for a more veggie-packed version.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 348kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1.4g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 79mg