Description

This Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is a hearty and comforting meal perfect for chilly days. Featuring tender russet potatoes, flavorful cubed ham, and a creamy broth enriched with heavy cream and sour cream, this easy-to-make soup slow cooks to develop deep, satisfying flavors. It’s an ideal dish for a simple family dinner or meal prepping as it requires minimal hands-on time and delivers maximum comfort in every bowl.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

8 cups russet potatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery

Meat

16 ounces cubed ham (2 packages of Smithfield Anytime Favorites Cubed Ham)

Liquids & Dairy

4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or whole milk)
1/4 cup sour cream

Seasonings & Others

1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup flour

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Instructions

Add ingredients to slow cooker: Combine the diced russet potatoes, yellow onion, chopped carrots, celery, cubed ham, Kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and chicken broth into your slow cooker. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
Slow cook the soup: Cook the mixture on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften completely.
Mash part of the potatoes: After cooking, use a potato masher to mash about one-third of the potatoes in the soup to create a slightly creamy texture while leaving the rest chunky. The ham doesn’t need mashing and should remain in cubes.
Add thickening and creaminess: Stir in the flour, heavy cream (or whole milk if preferred), and sour cream thoroughly until well combined to thicken the soup and enrich the flavor.
Final heating: Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes to allow the soup to thicken and heat through completely before serving.

Notes

You can substitute whole milk for heavy cream to reduce the richness and calories.
If you prefer a smoother soup, you can blend a portion after mashing the potatoes.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of the ham used.
For a thicker soup, add a bit more flour or reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly.
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.