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Crockpot Ham & Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Crockpot Ham & Potato Soup is a comforting dish that embodies the essence of American home cooking, often made with leftover ham from holiday meals. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings, combining tender potatoes and savory ham in a creamy broth. It's a staple in many households, showcasing the resourcefulness of using leftovers in delicious ways. Today, variations abound, with some opting for a thicker chowder-like consistency or adding vegetables for extra nutrition.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 peeled and diced potatoes (about 7 cups)
1 large yellow onion diced
3 cups diced ham
2 carrots cut into 1/4 inch half moons
2 stalks of celery sliced quarter inch
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dry thyme)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup flour
parsley for garnish
cheddar cheese for garnish

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Add 4 peeled and diced potatoes to the crock pot.

2

Add 1 large diced yellow onion to the crock pot.

3

Add 3 cups of diced ham to the crock pot.

4

Add 2 carrots cut into 1/4 inch half moons to the crock pot.

5

Add 2 stalks of sliced quarter inch celery to the crock pot.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon of dry thyme) to the crock pot.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the crock pot.

8

Season with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

9

Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock and stir everything together.

10

Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.

11

After cooking, remove about 1.5 to 2 cups of the potato mixture and mash it up.

12

Add 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/4 cup of flour to the mashed potatoes and stir well.

13

Return the mixture to the crock pot and stir in.

14

Cover and let sit on high for another 15 to 20 minutes.

15

Garnish with parsley and optionally cheddar cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

dicingchoppingsimmering

Equipment Needed

crock potknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Ham and Potato ChowderCreamy Ham Potato Soup

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