How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and creamy bowl of potato soup on a chilly evening, and this easy slow cooker recipe for Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham is sure to hit the spot. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday afternoons, this decadent and comforting soup is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat.

The slow cooker is a fantastic tool for making soups, as it allows you to simply add in the ingredients and let them simmer away for hours, creating a rich and flavorful soup with...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine hash browns, ham, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low heat until celery is soft, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Mix in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.
  • Nutrition

    518 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 1846mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 322mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 884mg