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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.

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*

Directions :

  • If using russet or baking potatoes, peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into ¾-inch pieces.
  • In a 6qt slow cooker, add potatoes, ham, onion, carrot, ham, parsley, thyme and salt and pepper. Pour the broth overtop.
  • Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Transfer 2 to 3 cups of the potatoes and carrots to a bowl. Mash them and return the mashed mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Add the milk and sour cream. Stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.