Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is hearty, creamy, and very comforting! Warm up during the cold days and cook it hassle-free with this easy crockpot recipe!

Slow Cooker Recipes are ideal during the fall and winter seasons. Especially, during the holidays, I get so busy that I always use my crockpot. I simply dump the ingredients, and it slowly cooks for hours. For more delicious and flavorful meals, check out my  Crockpot Crack Chicken, Baked Apples, and Beef Stew!

slow cooker ham and potato soup garnished with bacon.

Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

This recipe for Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup is so easy that you can prepare your other entrees while this dish cooks. And, I love how the kitchen smells when cooking it!

The Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup pretty much is the ideal comfort food when it comes to cold weather. A bowl of this hearty soup will warm up your soul. 

Also, it is super easy to assemble, with less than 20 minutes of prep work. The vegetables are cooked to perfection in a delicious creamy base. The heavy cream adds a ton of richness and flavor here, so do not hesitate to use extra! 

I would suggest for you to serve it with some fluffy dinner rolls and use them for dipping into the creamy goodness.

This creamy soup is packed with delicious flavors from the veggies and also a nice smoky layer from them ham and bacon.

Make the cold days of autumn and winter a lot warmer and more bearable with this simple dish!

Ingredients for ham and potato soup chopped together and put in the crockpot

How to make Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup?

Please refer to the recipe card below, and watch the video attached. But this easy recipe follows a few simple steps:

  1. Prep the ingredients: Dice the ingredients and season with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices you wish to add.
  2. Cook: Put everything in the pot and add the broth. Cook it on LOW for about 8 hours, or on High, for about 4 hours.
  3. Mash: Thicken the dish by adding mashed spuds. You need to get a portion of the veggies, mash that portion, and then, put it back into the pot. Or, you can add a mixture of water and cornstarch.
  4. Add dairy: To make it creamy, add in dairy, either cream or regular milk. You can add this in the last few minutes of cooking to avoid curdling.
  5. Serve: Let it simmer further, add toppings, then, serve warm.

How to Thicken it:

There are several ways on how to go about it. Here are some:

  • Add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
  • Add potato flakes.
  • Mash some of the veggies and then, put them back into the dish.
  • Cook uncovered to evaporate more liquid.
  • Make a flour roux by combing butter and flour. Simply drizzle the mixture into the soup. As it simmers, it will thicken. 

A spoonful of ham and potato soup garnished with bacon and chopped green onion.

Instant Pot Version:

Alternatively, you can make this Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup. It is a quick and easy option, that is ready in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. 

Just perfect for busy weeknights.  

What are the best toppings for this Soup?

Since the dish is already creamy and chunky, you can add texture and more flavors by adding the following on top:

  • bacon bits
  • parsley
  • green onions
  • shredded cheese
  • a dollop of sour cream

Can I make it with other meats?

Absolutely! Feel free to swap the ham with leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, turkey, or even sausage. 

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What to Serve with it?

Serve it warm, garnished with your favorite toppings, alongside the following:

How to store leftovers?

First, let it cool at room temperature. Then, transfer leftover soup to an airtight container. Then, refrigerate for up to 4 days. 

Can you freeze Potato Soup with Ham?

Yes, you can! It makes for a great freezer meal. Simply let it cool completely, then, transfer it into freezer bags.

Also, lay each bag flat on top of each other.

To reheat, simply thaw and reheat on the stovetop. Adjust the ingredients and add the dairy.

If you are wondering why I suggested adding the dairy during reheating, this is because if you freeze it with dairy, it tends to separate and become watery.

Hence, there is a lot of considerations when you want to freeze it. So, if you intend to freeze it, plan accordingly.

crockpot ham and potato soup in a bowl topped with crispy bacon and chopped green onion

Recipe Tips:

  • This crockpot ham and potato soup is great to make if you have leftover ham.
  • Also, you can use an immersion blender or masher in the pot itself to mash the spuds — no need to get and put back a portion.
  • To make it creamy, use waxy spuds and at the same time, use heavy cream. But if you are worried about the calories, just try mixing it with half and half, light, or regular milk.
  • Also, feel free to top it with croutons or your favorite cheese. 
  • Remember, that the soup will thicken after refrigerating. Therefore, add a bit of stock, cream, or milk when reheating it. 

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Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Catalina Castravet
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is hearty, creamy, and very comforting! Warm-up during the cold days and cook it hassle-free with this easy crockpot recipe.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 slices bacon cooked and diced
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot cut into cubes
  • 1 cup celery cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Roux Mixture:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream

Toppings:

  • Cooked bacon
  • Chopped green onions
  • Sour cream

Instructions
 

Slow Cook:

  • Add diced potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, cooked bacon, ham, carrots, celery, dried parsley, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir and cook for 6-8 hours on low or on high for 3-4 hours.

Roux Mixture:

  • Once the soup has cooked, add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour until completely combined and gradually add in the heavy cream.
  • Whisk well the flour mixture, until smooth. With the heat on the lowest stove setting, let the mixture cook until it starts to simmer and is getting thicker, stir occasionally.
  • Immediately add the cream-flour mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

After the Thickening Mixture was added:

  • Using a potato masher, mash about 3/4 of the potatoes. Let the soup cook for another 30 minutes for it to thicken.
  • Stir in the sour cream until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • If the soup is too thick, add more WARM chicken broth, make sure you first heat it up in the microwave until it's hot. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  • If you added more liquid, make sure to let the soup simmer for a few minutes.

Serve:

  • Serve warm, garnished with bacon, green onions, and sour cream.
  • The soup will thicken more once it cools. When reheating, add more water, broth, or milk to dilute it and simmer for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1700mgPotassium: 1138mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2193IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 6mg
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Homemade ham and potato soup.

5 from 9 votes

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24 Comments

  1. I will be so glad when cooler weather gets here because I love soup, especially soups that look this good! I’m looking forward to making this one.5 stars

  2. This soup is one of my comfort food favorites. I like how you made it in the slow cooker. I’ve always done stove top, but I’ll be sure to try your recipe in the crock pot next time. Great tip about adding dairy too if you want to freeze it.5 stars

  3. This looks delicious. I’m going to have to make this potato soup once it cools off. It’s still too hot for eating soup. There are still days where it is in the upper 90s or even in the 100s. Can’t wait until we have some fall-like weather.

  4. What a perfect recipe for chilly fall days that I’m sure are just around the corner. My family loves bacon so this would be a winner at my house!5 stars

  5. I love a good soup and I love preparing them during the cold months. Your ham and potato soup looks delicious and satisfying. Can’t wait to try it!

  6. I am all about soup this season and I can’t wait to take my slow cooker for a spin with all these recipes. This one’s a must try and I’d love to prepare it for dinner one of these days!

  7. Oh my word, this is seriously the epitome of warm, comfort food! I am so going to make this! Thank you.

  8. Made this tonight and it was delicious! I cut back a little on the celery and onion (used about half and chopped them into tiny pieces so my kids wouldn’t notice/gripe). I also only used 3 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of ham (because it was all I had). Used the flour roux and the consistency was right on target! I will definitely make this again. Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

  9. I want to make this and have everything for it. But my job schedule doesn’t allow me to do it in my crockpot. Will someone please email me with stove top instructions? I would appreciate it SO much!!

  10. I’ve made this soup about 4 times now and fall in love with it everytime. …and given that I live with very picky eaters and that they enjoyed it too, its totally getting 5 stars!!5 stars

  11. If your croc pot ever dies walmart sells a wifi controlled one. I think mine was under 50 dollars. I work long days so it’s hard to cook an 8hr meal when I. Gone for 12 or more hours. I just make my meal the night before and let it sit in the fridge and when I leave for work I put the crock pot in its base and jt stays cold enough until I start it later in the day (usually 5 or 6 hours sense iv a left)