Ham and Potato Soup for the Slow Cooker

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly creamy, this Ham and Potato Soup for the Slow Cooker is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. Packed with tender chunks of potato, savory ham, and a medley of colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this slow-cooked soup is a flavor-packed meal that practically makes itself. A dash of dried thyme and a hint of garlic lend a cozy, aromatic depth, while a rich, velvety roux of butter, flour, and heavy cream takes the soup to indulgent new heights. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this six-hour slow cooker wonder delivers wholesome, satisfying warmth with every spoonful. Serve it steaming hot with a crusty bread roll or buttery crackers for a complete and soul-nourishing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Potatoes
• 2 cups Ham
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Celery
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 1 piece Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.

Step 2

Add the potatoes, ham, carrots, celery, and onion to the slow cooker. Stir in the minced garlic, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Once the vegetables in the slow cooker are cooked, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the roux mixture to thicken the soup. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Allow the soup to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on LOW to thicken further. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2441.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968.5

Total Fat 100.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 272.4mg	0%
Sodium 6385.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 50.1g	0%

Vitamin D 13.0IU	0%
Calcium 346.5mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 5447.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 42.1%