Slow Cooker Creamy Potato and Ham Soup
Slow Cooker Creamy Potato and Ham Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to chilly evenings. This creamy soup features tender Yukon Gold potatoes and savory ham simmered together in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making dinner a breeze. Enjoy a bowl of warmth that tastes like home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked ham, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes; dice them into one-inch cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion until translucent; then add minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add cubed potatoes, chopped ham, thyme, and pour in chicken broth until submerged.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours without lifting the lid too often.
- Once cooking time is complete, stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg