Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup Recipe – frozen hash browns, cream cheese, chicken broth, ham, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and garlic – dump everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. SO good! Serve with some crusty garlic bread for a complete meal! Easy and delicious!

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Crock Pot Potato Soup with Ham

This recipe is from Plain Chicken reader, Kerri. Kerri and her son, Owen, are big Plain Chicken fans. Owen is always in the kitchen. He makes a lot of Plain Chicken recipes and Kerri tweets pictures for me. I love to see what he is cooking! About a month ago Kerri sent me this recipe for her potato soup. It was different from my usual recipe, so I jumped at the chance to give it a try. It was SO easy and smelled amazing while it cooked in the slow cooker. Chicken Legs and I couldn’t wait to eat it!

How to Make Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

This dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Add frozen hash browns, chicken broth, cream cheese, diced ham, onion flakes, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce to a 6-qt slow cooker. Season with salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well. Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours. 

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • Variations/Additions:
    • Add fresh veggies to the soup – broccoli, spinach, celery, carrots, and fresh chopped onion are delicious.
      • Sauté the vegetables in butter before adding them to the soup.
    • fresh dill
    • bay leaves
    • fresh garlic cloves
  • This is a great recipe to use up any leftover holiday ham.
    • For extra flavor, add your leftover ham bone to the soup. Remove before serving.
  • Can I make Ham & Potato Soup on the stovetop? Yes! Add all of the ingredients to a Dutch oven or large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer until the potatoes have broken down. Whisk the soup to incorporate the cream cheese.
  • Is Ham & Potato Soup gluten-free? Use a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
    • Add a splash of heavy cream or chicken broth if the soup is too thick.
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What to Serve with Ham and Potato Soup

Let’s talk about the perfect side dishes to make your meal even more satisfying. First off, consider serving it with a side of warm, buttery dinner rolls – the ideal way to soak up every bit of that silky smooth texture. For a touch of freshness, a simple mixed greens salad with a zesty vinaigrette will provide a light and crisp contrast to the rich and hearty flavors of the soup. Looking for a bit of indulgence? A sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese on top of your soup bowl, crumbled bacon, and a dollop of sour cream will take it to the next level. Add this easy soup recipe to your menu ASAP! It is sure to be a hit!

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Ham and Potato Soup

Yield: 8 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe – frozen hash browns, cream cheese, chicken broth, ham, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and garlic – dump everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. SO good! Serve with some crusty garlic bread for a complete meal! Easy and delicious!

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Instructions:

  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

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Comments

  1. Could you give me a hint as to the size fo the slow cooker? I have a 3 quart and a 6 quart and can't really tell which size would be best.

  2. I made this tonight after having bookmarked it a while ago. It turned out great! I finished mine off with some shredded cheddar cheese.

    I did NOT thaw the hashbrowns. Since "softened" cream cheese was specified, I figured the author would have specified if I needed to thaw them. It still came out fine!

  3. OH. MY GOOODNESS! We are FAMOUS!! Owen and I just squealed. We might have also jumped up and down a little bit. Love it. Glad you enjoyed. For those wondering, I just buy a packaged of cubed ham if I don't have any left from a previous meal. I am no chef, so we would starve without Steph and Plain Chicken. Making your recipes has been a great way for us to be together in the kitchen (and secretly begin to teach him some skills for when he moves out someday!). Happy New Year. Can't wait to see what we make in 2016. 🙂

  4. This does sound good, and I love how simple it is to put together. How fun that you shared a reader recipe – love that!

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