Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup is a classic rich, creamy comfort food! It’s easy to make, loaded with veggies, and super satisfying. This recipe is a must-make for soup season.
My family loves this soup with Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins and Tomato Cucumber Salad. It’s the perfect year-round meal.
When it comes to soups, I don’t care if they are creamy, chunky, or made with a simple, flavorful broth; I’ll take them all! Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of hot soup and some crusty bread, especially on a chilly evening.
My Crock Pot Potato Soup recipe inspired this slow cooker soup creation. My new recipe, Ham and Potato Soup, is loaded with carrots, celery, and ham. I added a little decadence with half-and-half and sour cream on a whim. The outcome? A rich, creamy, delicious soup that gives you huge rewards with very little work.
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What Goes In Ham And Potato Soup
- Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Onion – yellow or white
- Carrots
- Celery
- Ham – leftover ham, or ham steak cut into cubes
- Garlic Powder – minced garlic is an option if you don’t have garlic powder
- Chicken Broth – vegetable stock can also be used.
- Flour
- Half-and-Half – milk or heavy cream can be substituted as well
- Sour Cream
- Salt and Pepper
How To Make Crock Pot Ham And Potato Soup
Okay, you’ll be surprised at how easy this recipe is! It only takes 10 minutes to prep, and then you can let the slow cooker work its magic.
- Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and ham to the crock pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend everything together.
- Set the temperature and time: LOW for 7–8 hours, HIGH for 4–5 hours.
- When the soup has finished cooking, ladle out a cup of broth and potatoes. Mash the potatoes, then whisk in the flour, half-and-half, and sour cream. Pour the mixture back into the crock pot, cover, and cook on high for 15–20 minutes until the soup has thickened.
Toppings Ideas
Add some texture and additional flavor with your favorite toppings. Here are a few of my favs:
- Cheese – cheddar cheese is fantastic, but you can sprinkle on any cheese you like.
- Cooked, crumbled bacon, and sour cream are classics.
- Chopped fresh parsley, green onions, or chives.
How To Store And Save Homemade Soup
If you’ve made this recipe ahead of time or have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheating is easy in the crock pot or on the stovetop.
What To Serve With Ham And Potato Soup
- Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins
- Everyday Green Salad
- Puffed Pastry Cheese Straws
- Pan Roasted Chickpeas
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups washed and cubed Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 small minced onion
- 2 large washed and sliced carrots
- 2 large washed and chopped celery ribs
- 8 ounces cubed ham
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Half-and-Half
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and ham to the crock pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend everything together.
- Set the temperature and time: LOW for 7–8 hours, HIGH for 4–5 hours.
- When the soup has finished cooking, ladle out a cup of broth and potatoes. Mash the potatoes, then whisk in the flour, half-and-half, and sour cream. Pour the mixture back into the crock pot, cover, and cook on high for 15–20 minutes until the soup has thickened.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.
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Can you use a frozen bag of potatoes O’Brien for the potatoes, if so does that cut down on the cooking times
Yes, you can use a frozen bag of potatoes O’Brien in crock pot potato soup, and it can definitely cut down on the cooking time a bit since the potatoes are already partially cooked and diced.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
• Reduced cook time: Start checking around 3 to 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high. You just want the potatoes tender and everything heated through before adding any dairy (like cream or cheese).
• No need to thaw first: You can add the frozen potatoes directly to the slow cooker.
• Flavor boost: Since frozen O’Brien potatoes come with onions and peppers, they’ll add extra flavor—so you may want to reduce or adjust any additional onions or seasonings in the recipe. Enjoy! ~Donya
Can you tell me about how many pounds of potatoes equals the 8 cups? I like to know how many I need before I start cutting them up. Thanks
Great question! To get 8 cups of peeled and chopped potatoes, you’ll need approximately:
🥔 3 to 3½ pounds of potatoes. Enjoy! ~Donya
This soup is wonderful, filling and perfect for winter evenings. Thank you!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! It really is the perfect cozy soup for those chilly winter nights — hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words!
~Donya
This is a delicious soup. Great for cool days. Wonderful way to use leftover ham. I’ll be making this again.
Thanks, Ruthie!
~Donya
Do I mash all the potatoes? Because I like it to eat potato chunks, but I also want to keep the thick consistency. Help!
You can make it to suit your fancy.
Enjoy,
~Donya
Can you freeze this potato soup.
Yes you sure can! ~Donya
This is delicious. It has a wonderful creamy texture and loads of flavor. I made this, on the stove versus the crockpot, it was spur of moment with only 3 hours to spare for a simmer, not 7 tonget a full crockpot slow cook experience–know it works well either way. I followed it the recipe as recommended, except I had a ham bone to add, which is always a great way to go. I chose this recipe over some others because of the heaping dollop of sour cream in the ingredients. That I knew would be so so good!!! Making her cornbread to go with the leftovers. Can’t wait!