Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham
A comforting and creamy potato soup loaded with ham and cheese, perfect for chilly days. This slow cooker recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- (1 cup) diced ham
- (1) medium onion, chopped
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (4 cups) chicken broth
- (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 teaspoons) paprika
- (2 tablespoons) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In the slow cooker, combine 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced), 1 cup diced ham, 1 medium onion (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 2
Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and stir to combine all ingredients.
- 3
Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Stir well.
- 4
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- 5
Once cooked, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 6
Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup heavy cream until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
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