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A white bowl filled with creamy ham and potato soup topped with fresh herbs and black pepper

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 cups peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1.5 cups diced cooked ham
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 0.5 cup diced carrots
  • 0.5 cup diced celery
  • 3 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 tablespoons all -purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Combine cubed potatoes, ham, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours (or High for 3 to 4 hours) until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually whisk the whole milk into the butter-flour mixture until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to combine with the broth and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on High for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency.