{"id":262,"date":"2026-01-08T15:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=262"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:05:03","slug":"slow-cooker-ham-and-potato-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=262","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup (Creamy &amp; Comforting)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup<\/strong> is the perfect cozy, hearty meal for cold days or busy weeknights. Made with tender potatoes, savory cubed ham, fresh vegetables, and a rich creamy broth, this soup is incredibly comforting and easy to prepare thanks to the slow cooker. Just add everything, let it cook low and slow, and finish it off with cream and sour cream for a thick, velvety texture the whole family will love.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Why You\u2019ll Love This Soup<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy <strong>dump-and-go slow cooker recipe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rich, creamy, and filling<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for using leftover or pre-cubed ham<\/li>\n<li>Great for meal prep and leftovers<\/li>\n<li>Comfort food at its best<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>8 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>1 yellow onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 large carrots, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup celery, chopped<\/li>\n<li>16 oz cubed ham<br \/>\n<em>(2 packages Smithfield Anytime Favorites\u2122 Cubed Ham or equivalent)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups heavy cream <em>(or whole milk for a lighter option)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup sour cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker<\/h3>\n<p>Add the diced potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, cubed ham, kosher salt, black pepper, and chicken broth to your slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.<\/p>\n<p>Cover and cook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>On LOW:<\/strong> 7\u20138 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>On HIGH:<\/strong> 4\u20135 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The vegetables should be very tender and the flavors fully developed.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Mash the Potatoes<\/h3>\n<p>Once cooking time is complete, use a <strong>potato masher<\/strong> to mash about <strong>\u2153 of the potatoes<\/strong> directly in the slow cooker.<br \/>\nThis step helps naturally thicken the soup while still leaving chunks of potato and ham for texture.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Don\u2019t worry\u2014the ham won\u2019t mash much.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Make It Creamy<\/h3>\n<p>In a small bowl, whisk the flour with a bit of the cream or milk to avoid lumps.<\/p>\n<p>Add the flour mixture, remaining heavy cream (or milk), and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir until everything is well combined.<\/p>\n<p>Cover and cook on <strong>HIGH for an additional 15 minutes<\/strong>, or until the soup thickens slightly.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serve<\/h2>\n<p>Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crusty bread<\/li>\n<li>Dinner rolls<\/li>\n<li>Crackers<\/li>\n<li>Or a simple green salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Russet potatoes work best because they break down and thicken the soup<\/li>\n<li>For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or thyme<\/li>\n<li>Want it thicker? Mash more potatoes or add 1\u20132 extra tablespoons of flour<\/li>\n<li>Stir gently after adding dairy to avoid curdling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cheesy Ham &amp; Potato Soup:<\/strong> Add 1\u20132 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighter version:<\/strong> Use whole milk instead of heavy cream<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra veggies:<\/strong> Corn or peas work great<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stovetop method:<\/strong> Simmer until potatoes are tender, then continue with the same steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store in an airtight container in the fridge for <strong>up to 4 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat on stovetop or microwave over low heat, stirring often<\/li>\n<li>Add a splash of milk if soup thickens too much<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Recipe Summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 7\u20138 hours (low)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 8<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> ~420 per serving (approximate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup (Creamy &amp; Comforting) &nbsp; This Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=262"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/262\/revisions\/264"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}