Crock Pot Cheesy Ham Potato Soup
Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this comforting Crock Pot Cheesy Ham Potato Soup, an irresistible blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and hearty ingredients. Perfect for cozy nights, this easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, aromatic celery, and savory chunks of cooked ham, all simmered in a flavorful chicken broth. A rich, velvety roux made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar gives the soup its luscious texture, while garlic powder and black pepper provide a delightful depth of flavor. Garnish with green onions and crispy bacon for an extra layer of indulgence. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this creamy potato soup will quickly become your new go-to crock pot recipe for family dinners and gatherings alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 large Carrots
- 3 Celery stalks
- 1 large Onion
- 2 cups Cooked ham
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 Green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled bacon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Slice the carrots and celery, and dice the onion.
Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and cooked ham into the crock pot.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden.
Slowly whisk the milk into the roux and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
Add the milk mixture to the crock pot and stir to combine. Add in the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
Let the soup cook for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve warm, garnished with green onions and crumbled bacon if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.5 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.4 g | 597% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 894 mg | 298% | |
| Sodium | 15681 mg | 682% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.1 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 275.0 g | 550% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 2748 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 10161 mg | 216% | |
*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.
