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Crockpot ham and potato soup in a white bowl with a spoon.

Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup

This ham and potato soup crockpot recipe is creamy, cozy, and loaded with smoky ham, tender potatoes, and corn. Make it loaded with cheese, sour cream, and chives for extra comfort.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Slow Cooker Soup and Stew Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 392 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ pound russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • ¾ pound sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 cup diced carrots (peeled)
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham leftover or store-bought
  • 1½ cup frozen sweet corn
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste after cooking)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
  • Optional loaded potato soup: 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons diced chives, salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions
 

  • Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, ham, onion, corn, broth, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, pepper, and salt to a greased slow cooker. Stir to combine.
    Adding all the ham and potato soup ingredients to a black slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
    Slow cooker ham and potato soup cooking in a black oval crockpot.
  • Whisk together cornstarch, heavy cream, and a couple ladles of soup. Stir into the soup, and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes to thicken. (Note: if making loaded potato soup, add the ingredients here. Stir until cheese is melted and the soup is thickened)
    Adding the cream and thickening the crockpot potato and ham soup.

Notes

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TIPS: Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate. Taste before salting since ham can be salty. Stir in the cream mixture at the end to keep it smooth.
VARIATIONS: Use all russet or all sweet potatoes if you prefer. Try bacon or smoked sausage instead of ham, or stir in kale or spinach at the end. For a loaded version, add cheese, sour cream, and chives.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with crusty bread, biscuits, or cornbread. Top with cheese and chives for that loaded potato soup flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1411mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12623IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
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