Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
A Creamy, decadent, hearty soup that will warm your heart and your belly!
Servings 8
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, chopped into bite sized pieces any type of potato will work, but they will not stay as firm as yukon golds. You can of course peel them too if you prefer.
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 16 oz Package of cubed ham
- 4 tbs Butter, melted
- 2 tbs Chicken Flavored Better than Bouillon
- 4 Cups Water can use 4 cups of chicken broth in place of the bouillon and water
- 3 tbs Cornstarch
- 3 tbs Cold water
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 3 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 3-4 chopped carrots and 2 stalks diced celery optional
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, onions, garlic, ham, butter, bouillon, and water to the crockpot. Stir together really well.
- Place the lid on an cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8, until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash up a few of the potatoes.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing 3 tbs of cornstarch and 3 tbs of water. Stir it into the crockpot.
- Add in the heavy cream, then add in the cheese.
- Stir until the soup is thickened and the cheese is completely melted.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!