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    November 17, 2020 · Updated June 22, 2021

    Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup

    5 from 2 votes
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    · by Amanda Gajdosik

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    This Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup uses leftover ham bones, fresh veggies, and lots of potatoes to create a dinner that is easy and filling! Throw everything in your crockpot before work and come home to a delicious, home cooked meal that the whole family will love!

    An overhead shot of a white bowl filled with slow cooker ham and potato soup. The soup is sprinkled with parsley.

    This soup recipe is very much one of those “clean out the fridge and use what we have on hand” recipes. Leftover ham bones impart so much flavor to a simple potato soup recipe that is cooked low and slow in a crockpot. Add a splash of cream to make it even more luxurious!

    For this recipe you’ll need:

    • Ham bones (we had leftover bones from making shredded ham in the slow cooker)
    • Potatoes
    • Mirepoix (that’s carrots, celery, and onion!)
    • Garlic
    • Bay Leaf
    • Dried Rosemary
    • S&P
    • Chicken Stock (veggie works, too!)
    • Heavy Cream
    All the ingredients for slow cooker potato and ham soup are in glass bowls and measuring cups on a white background. Every ingredient is labeled.

    How to make Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup

    1. Create the first layer. By putting the ham bones, veggies, and seasoning in the slow cooker.
    2. Add the potatoes and stock. The potatoes will sit on the top and gently cook in the liquid.
    3. Cover and cook on low. For 8 – 10 hours. This will allow enough time for the potatoes to get tender and for the ham bones to release all that delicious flavor.
    4. Remove the ham bones. No one want to bite into a bone! If your bones are like mine, they’ll have split apart so be sure to get all the pieces. You’ll be left with all that good bone meat that falls right off and into the soup. So tender! Remove the bay leaf at this time, too.
    5. Stir in the cream. This just makes the soup extra creamy and luxurious! And now it’s ready to serve!
    • Add the ham bones, veggies, and seasoning.
    • Top with potatoes and stock before cooking.
    • Remove the ham bones.
    • Stir in the cream before serving.
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    How can I thicken potato soup?

    This soup is broth-based and definitely isn’t a thick soup, but it can be thickened if desired! Before stirring in the cream, microwave it for 30 seconds to warm it up. Add 3 tablespoon of flour to the cream and whisk until smooth. This is called a slurry, by the way, and it’s often used to thicken soups and sauces! Now, stir the slurry into the soup and cook for a few minutes more, until the soup is thickened. Voila! You’ve just thickened your potato soup.

    A white bowl filled with slow cooker ham and potato soup sits on a white backdrop. The soup is sprinkled with parsley. and there is another bowl of soup in the background and a white and yellow striped napkin with a silver spoon in the foreground.

    Can I freeze potato soup?

    I do not recommend freezing this soup for a few reasons. For one, potatoes get weird when you freeze them. They just do. Especially the ones in this soup. For two, this soup contains cream. Dairy soups should never be frozen as they can separate and curdle, totally ruining the soup. However, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

    A white bowl filled with slow cooker ham and potato soup sits on a white backdrop. The soup is sprinkled with parsley. and there is another bowl of soup in the background and a white and yellow striped napkin with a silver spoon in the foreground.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup

    This Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup uses leftover ham bones, fresh veggies, and lots of potatoes to create a dinner that is easy and filling! Throw everything in your crockpot before work and come home to a delicious, home cooked meal that the whole family will love!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time8 hours hrs
    Total Time8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dinner, Ham, Potato, Soup
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 273kcal
    Author: Amanda Gajdosik
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    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Tongs

    Ingredients

    • 2 large ham bones
    • 2 celery stalks leaves trimmed and diced
    • 3 carrots peeled and diced
    • 1 medium white onion diced
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • Kosher salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • ½ tsp. dried rosemary
    • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
    • 8 cups chicken stock
    • 1 cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Place the ham bones, chopped celery, carrots, onion, garlic, seasoning and herbs in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with potatoes and cover everything with chicken stock.
    • Cover and cook on low for 8 – 10 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender.
    • Using a pair of tongs, remove the ham bones from the soup and discard. Also remove the bay leaf.
    • Stir in the cream and let cook for another minute or two, until warmed through.
    • Serve topped with fresh parsley, if desired.

    Notes

    • Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Do not freeze this soup recipe.
    • For a thicker soup: microwave the cream for 30 seconds. Stir in 3 tablespoon of flour and whisk until smooth. Stir into soup and cook until thickened.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3421IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Chloe says

      January 22, 2024 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is amazing. Great flavor,
      super easy to throw together. Perfect comfort food for chilly weather.
      Kids love it too.

      Reply
      • Amanda Gajdosik says

        January 23, 2024 at 4:19 pm

        Hi Chloe!

        I am thrilled to hear you enjoy this soup! It's always a bonus when kiddos enjoy a recipe! Thank you for rating and reviewing 🙂

        Stay Warm,
        Amanda

        Reply
    2. Janet Lee says

      January 19, 2024 at 11:06 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out really well it was delicious

      Reply
      • Amanda Gajdosik says

        January 21, 2024 at 1:19 pm

        Love hearing that, Janet! Thanks so much for rating and reviewing 🙂

        Reply
    3. Betsy C. says

      January 16, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      If I was going to make half of this recipe, what would you suggest as the cooking time? The same….. or should it be adjusted? Thank you, in advance!

      Reply
      • Amanda Gajdosik says

        January 16, 2023 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Betsy,

        You'd want to keep the cook time the same. The ingredients will need the same time in the slow cooker, even if there are only half of them.

        Thanks,
        Amanda

        Reply
        • Betsy C. says

          January 16, 2023 at 8:30 pm

          Thank you so much for your very prompt answer!!

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