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How to Make Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a chilly day. This soup is packed with tender chunks of ham, potatoes, and a creamy broth that is both savory and delicious. The best part about this recipe is that it can be prepared in a slow cooker, allowing you to set it and forget it until you come home to a warm and satisfying meal.

This recipe is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients, making it a great option for busy weeknight...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large ham hock
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 4 cups water, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base)
  • 1 tablespoon rubbed sage leaves
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 pound purple potatoes, cubed
  • ½ pound red potatoes, cubed
  • 3 small tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup cubed ham, or more to taste
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 11 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine ham hock, onions, carrot, water, chicken base, sage, thyme, and rosemary in a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir potatoes and tomatoes into the soup and cook on Low, 3 to 4 hours more.
  • Remove ham hock, shredding with 2 forks, leaving behind any meat. Add cubed ham.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until it is thick, aromatic, and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Add half-and-half until it is gravy consistency. Add mixture to the slow cooker and mix well. Serve with Cheddar cheese.

    • Nutrition

    596 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 937mg

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    Soup recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Ham recipes
    Potato recipes
    Comfort food recipes