Crock Pot Creamy Potato and Ham Soup Recipe
This Crock Pot Creamy Potato and Ham Soup is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. It combines tender little potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy broth seasoned with herbs and spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, the soup has a rich texture enhanced by heavy cream and instant potato flakes, making it both easy to prepare and deeply satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Protein
- 3 pounds little potatoes, cut into quarters (about 6–7 cups)
- 3 cups diced ham
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth (can use low or no sodium)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup instant potato flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: In a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine the quartered little potatoes, diced ham, diced carrot, and diced onion.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle the dried parsley, dried thyme, and black pepper evenly over the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Add broth: Pour the 6 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is covered.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
- Mash potatoes: Remove about half of the cooked potatoes from the slow cooker and mash them until smooth or slightly chunky.
- Return mashed potatoes: Add the mashed potatoes back into the slow cooker to thicken the soup slightly.
- Add cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir thoroughly to combine with the soup base.
- Thicken with potato flakes: Gradually add the instant potato flakes a little at a time, stirring constantly, until the soup reaches your desired thickness. You may not need the entire cup of flakes.
- Final simmer: Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking on low for another 15 minutes to let flavors meld and the soup thicken fully.
- Season to taste: Taste the soup and add salt as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium or no-sodium chicken broth.
- Dried parsley is optional and can be omitted or replaced with fresh parsley for garnish.
- Instant potato flakes help thicken the soup without adding creaminess from extra butter or flour.
- If you prefer a chunkier soup, mash fewer potatoes or leave them whole.
- This soup can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or cream if it thickens too much.
Keywords: Creamy Potato Soup,Ham and Potato Soup,Crock Pot Soup,Slow Cooker Soup,Comfort Food,Hearty Soup,Easy Soup Recipe,Winter Soup
