Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is creamy, full of veggies and ham, finished off with milk and sour cream for an easy, delicious hearty soup.
Slow Cooker Recipes make busy fall and winter schedules so much easier. Coming home on a cold day to a big batch of Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup or Slow Cooker Taco Soup will warm you up in an instant.
SLOW COOKER HAM AND POTATO SOUP
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is a delicious set it and forget it meal your family will enjoy that tastes like you stood by the stovetop tending to it for hours.
Soups are a big part of the fall season, with their instant “warm you up” abilities and ability to freeze portions or take portions for quickly heated lunches. Slow cookers are such a great tool for making easy soups in the winter, especially this Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup.
Serve Slow Cooker Ham and Potato soup as a main dish with Easy Dinner Rolls or Black Pepper Bacon Biscuits that incidentally would go fabulously with this soup!
With less than 20 minutes of prep work your slow cooker is set and ready to go.
The Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup simmers away on its own, melting the vegetables into this delicious creamy base. A quick mash, a bit of heavy cream and sour cream and dinner is served!
The best part of slow cooker meals like this Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is that they’re perfect for weeknights now that everyone is back to school or for those hearty meals you’re going to need after a day spent out at the soccer fields watching the little ones run around in a pattern that almost resembles soccer.
This Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup can be ready, waiting for you to come home, peel off the grass covered uniforms and eat!
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Tools Used in the making of this Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup:
Slow Cooker: This recipe was made in this slow cooker. For larger roasts you can also brown the meat in the insert and not lose a bunch of the flavor by transferring the meat and leaving the browned bits behind. If you’re thinking of a new slow cooker, consider it if your budget is open.
Better Than Bouillon: You’ll never need to buy boxes of broth if you keep on hand the beef, chicken and vegetable version of this Better Than Bouillon.
Spice Rack – If you buy spices in bulk from local grocers or from Penzey’s, it’s less expensive and significantly higher quality than buying the jars individually. This spice rack helps to keep from ending up being left with tons of little bags of spices.
HOW TO STORE SLOW COOKER HAM AND POTATO SOUP
- Serve: Don’t leave your Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup out for longer than about 2 hours before putting it away. If you leave it out too long the soup will start to grow bacteria that can make you sick.
- Store: Always allow the soup to cool to room temperature before you put it in the fridge. In a sealable container, the Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup can last about 3 days. After that, it’s time to throw it out and make more.
- Freeze: Unfortunately, it is not recommended to freeze creamy soups such as this, because the sour cream and milk will separate and create a grainy texture when defrosted.
Ingredients
- 8 cups russet potatoes , diced
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 2 large carrots , peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 16 ounces Cubed Ham
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream , (you can also substitute whole milk)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, ham, Kosher salt, pepper chicken broth to your slow cooker and cook on low 7-8 hours, or high 4-5 hours.
- Using a potato masher, mash about ⅓ of the potatoes (don't worry the ham won't really mash that much)
- Add the flour, heavy cream/milk and sour cream and stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
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Do you have to use a slow cooker? Can I make this on the stove? If so, do you know how long to cook it for? Thank you.
I made this for my extended family on Christmas Eve. It was gobbled down and almost everyone went back for seconds. I made the recipe for 12 servings, instead of 8. Did it all as written (a rarity for me!) and used whole milk instead of heavy cream. There was just enough left over for my mother and me to have a late-night bowl-full before Santa Claus stopped by. This will be a keeper for me and my family, thanks!
Can you prep ahead of time? Like five everything the night before and put together in the morning?
Do I use heavy cream…or milk and sour cream ..
Very delicious receipt. Used smoked sausage instead of ham and added some Cholula in it for some spice. Very delicious!!!!!
I feel compelled to comment because there are 666 comments currently… Lol. I have made this soup MANY times. Everyone loves it. Every time I make a ham my kids talk about the potato soup the leftover ham will turn into. They are actually a little obsessed with it. We like to sprinkle some shredded cojack on top when served. Absolutely wonderful.
Great recipe for winter time, followed recipe just like you posted, minus the celery, we’re not fan of it, it does takes time to prep, but my family loved it. Thank you!
Thank you Isabel!
I am not a professional chef and am not a fast ‘chopper’ but I wad able to prep this in 20 minutes. Only assistance I had was frozen diced onions. It is currently in the crocpot so we shall see0
Added a little yellow mustard, a splash of Worcestershire, and quadrupled the black pepper. Absolutely delicious.
This was an easy and satisfying soup to make. Delicious
This says 8 servings. I’m counting calories right now. Could you please tell me what size is the serving? Thanks.,
Standard serving sizes or soups is one cup. Enjoy!
For those who don’t want to dice eight cups of potatoes—there’s a simple shortcut: use a bag of diced frozen hash brown potatoes. You don’t need to thaw them or change the recipe. It’s much easier and faster.
I don’t have sour cream can I omit it?
So very easy and delicious! I came across the recipe when looking for “leftover ham” recipes. I’d saved back some smoked ham and didn’t want to toss it out but needed room in the freezer. The smokiness of the ham made it even more satisfying. Family raved!
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy it! Happy Thanksgiving!
This was wonderful and easy! Used a can of coconut milk instead of milk and sour cream. Amazing!
This soup is a hit and I make it a couple times every fall/winter. But, Crapola! I just put everything but the flour in. Did I totally mess this up? What’s the worst that can happen?
Made this today and it’s so easy and delicious! Will make again to go along with an oyster roast coming up soon. Maybe a side salad and some crusty french bread. No doubt it’ll be a hit. Thanks for a fabulous recipe!
I’m making this for the first time. Kind of concerned about not enough liquid in it. But I am following recepi. Looks good and smells good.
I’m not saying that it is a bad recipe but seriously… 15 minutes prep??? I had to wash the potatoes, peel them, dice them. then peel and dice carrot and onion… dice celery and prepare the garlic… make the roux… et. etc ad nauseam… who preps this in fifteen minutes??? I’ve been at this for an hour and my crock pot is still empty and cold. I really feel like FINALLY putting this simple soup on at 8:30 to cook for four hours. it’s a solid recipe but the click bait assurance of a low time prep makes it really ridiculous. I guess if I was professional chef or bought all my ingredients pre washed, pre peeled, or diced… it might be 15 minutes
You know what Holly, I usually do get all my ingredients prepped from the store, let me change the prep time, thank you for bringing this to my attention!
Hi there, I am calorie counting and am curious what a serving is. 1 cup? 2 cups?
Thanks! Excited about making this 🙂
Love love love this soup! It’s a family favorite! I’d like to make it for a lunch I’m serving and one of the guests needs gluten free food. I’ll use a GF chicken stock but would the rest of this recipe be GF?
Would it work to put all the ingredients into a freezer bag minus the chicken broth, flour, and sour cream and turn it into a slow cooker freezer meal? I’m wondering how raw peeled potatoes hold up to freezing.
Russet potatoes will brown in the freezing process. I’ve tried 🙁
What is the serving size of this meal? I see on the nutrition label it says 386 calories but I don’t see what a single serving size is anywhere 🙁 all I see is that there is 8 servings in the recipe.
What is the serving size of this meal? I see the cal count is 386 in the nutrition label and that there is 8 servings of it but no indication of what one serving is. I have this in the crockpot now, smells delish!
Perfect recipe! My 4 kids 11 and under loved it and it’s hard to find a new winner for dinner, PLUS bonus points for being a slow cooker recipe, aiding Mom!
Definitely keeping this as a way to use up leftover ham.
This is awesome, Sarah! This is a favorite in my home as well!
This is our favorite recipe for ham and potato soup! It is so creamy, delicious, and easy to make.
Thanks, Abby! Glad to hear it!
Very good recipe! I like mine a little less sweet, so next time will cut back on whipping cream. I did add kale to this as well, worked out great !
This potato soup was amazingly! Used bacon instead of ham. This will be a frequent go to for sure!
This is absolutely the BEST potato soup. I found the recipe during the early months of the pandemic and it was much-needed comfort food at its best. I prepare it many times during the winter months. We’re empty-nesters and after a meal or two of this rib-sticking goodness, the rest is frozen into soup-for-two containers. I make it exactly as written and have shared the recipe numerous times.
Thank you so much, Deborah, for your support!
Made this tonight exactly like the recipe called for, except for a little more ground black peppercorns afterward. My husband added some Cholula to his. It was awesome and we have plenty left over to give to others! We’ll make this a lot going forward! Loved it!
Thank you Angie for your support of this recipe. So glad you both enjoyed it!
I have made this recipe several times. I add a third carrot, double the celery, and add a couple cloves of garlic. I substitute fat free evaporated skim milk and fat free sour cream to replace the heavy cream and full fat sour cream to cut down on calories. I also thicken with cornstarch. Today I added a couple cups of shredded zucchini to use it up. I’ve had compliments on the soup each time I’ve made it. The first time I did follow the original recipe, but then tried to reduce the calories and fat the other times. I use lower fat ham, also and it’s still delicious.
Kathy, this is amazing! I’m so happy you put your own spin on this recipe and added what worked better for you.
Would using a dairy-free sour cream be ok to use? I am lactose intolerant & using milk or 1/2&1/2 will be ok when using lactaid but the sour cream may be too much for a tender tummy lol!?
Yes of course! whatever you are most comfortable using!
I have tried many many ham and potatoe soup recipes this was unexpected because it was made in a slow cocker. omg it was the very best 5 star rating thank you
I’m no cook but trying this recipe now. Have put all ingredients on and stared on low. Scared to try the milk and sour cream for fear it’s going to curdle. Need some extra reassurance
Trust yourself!
Sabrina,
In your responses to comments you have stated that the recipe uses 32 oz of ham in one place and 16 oz in another. How much ham is supposed to go in the recipe?
Hi! This recipe calls for 16oz.
This contradicts your April 5th comment to someone when you said 32 oz.
I am not a professional chef and am not a fast ‘chopper’ but I wad able to prep this in 20 minutes. Only assistance I had was frozen diced onions. It is currently in the crocpot so we shall see0
Really delicious! I had trouble mashing my potatoes even though they were diced pretty small (maybe that was the problem). So instead I used my immersion blender and it kinda blended the things a little too much (I wouldn’t recommend being lazy and doing that like I did). However, the flavors were still amazing and this was a simple, easy, but delicious recipe I will definitely make again! Thank you!
Thank you Leah!
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This was THE BEST potato soup I’ve ever had. I’m actually back on this page because I couldn’t stop thinking about it so I’m making it again today. Super easy, DELICIOUS, makes amazing leftovers. My boyfriend and I ate on it for three days and didn’t get tired of it. MAKE THIS SOUP AND YOUR DREAMS WILL COME TRUE
wow! Thank you so much for the amazing review!
I’m making this for the first time. Kind of concerned about not enough liquid in it. But I am following recepi. Looks good and smells good.
I’ve been making this the last 10 months or so, and it has been a huge hit with everyone.
I do it in the Instapot though for 18 mins or so. And it comes out perfect every time.
Thank you!!
What an amazing idea to put it in the Instapot. I’m totally going to try this today. Thank you!
This looks yummy! I’m trying to prep freezer meals to use postpartum when baby comes next month. Is there any way that this meal could be prepped and used as a freezer meal? Maybe freeze all the ingredients except the creams and flour? If so, how long would this stay good in the freezer?
Unfortunately, the potatoes won’t freeze very well either in this state. They tend to become dry. Sorry.
I made your recipe today for a friend who is recovering from a serious surgery. She had requested “soup and turkey sandwiches please.” I made it as you directed using heavy cream, and saved a little in a bowl for me. Then I delivered the full crock pot to the family….When I returned home, I sampled my bowl of soup. I must say, it is DELICIOUS! The best I’ve ever had! I’m so happy I found this recipe and I’m proud of the meal I took to my friend’s family. Thank you!
That was so sweet of you to do!
Excellent and easy to make soup. I added some barley and substituted cream cheese spread because I did not have sour cream and heavy cream. I also cooked it on the stove rather than slow cooker. It turned out exceptionally well.
So simple and so much flavor. I used left over ham from Easter which I had frozen and also added other veggies that I had, asparagus, corn, cabbage. Soup was so filling, served with crusty bread.
This was Amazing! Hearty,rich and a great way to use leftover ham.
We garnished our with grated sharp cheddar and chives with a dollop of sour cream.
Thank you for sharing
We will be making this again
A wonderful, easy to make soup. Everyone loves it. I serve a bowl of shredded cheese for those who love to make it cheesy. A very satisfying and filling lunch served with fresh crusty breads
I love adding a sprinkle of cheese to mine too. So glad you all enjoyed it, Linda.
Hello Sabrina, I want to say thanks for another great recipe your crock pot potato soup I’ve been making for months now make again last night delicious.
My husband alway says delicious and tells me not to change anything do what the recipe says, and he’s right. I gave some to my neighbor next door with some biscuits she said wow soup delicious. I also want to say I’ve been making your coke slaw salad for some time now I am getting ready to make again for a side fir St. Patrick’s Day people coming over alway delicious.
Keep on making your great recipes be well be safe, thank you again.
Laurna
I’m glad to know you’re enjoying the recipes so much! Thanks for coming back to let me know a few of your favorites.
Can I use half and half instead of heavy cream?
Sure 🙂 Enjoy!
I love the way this printed out. Big print. Everything on one side of one paper. Congratulations. Haven’t made it yet.
Our potatoes were still not soft after 4.5 hours. Has anyone else had this problem?
Easy and tasty! Made recipe as written.
Thanks for the 5 stars, Victoria.
DE-LI-CIOUS! I added a little more salt and some garlic powder. Best soup I’ve had in a while.
Im confused by this
16 ounce Cubed Ham 2 packages of packages Smithfield Anytime Favorites™ Cubed Ham
So do i use 16 ounces of ham or 32?
Sorry to confuse you. Each package is 16 ounces and I used two for a total of 32 ounces for this recipe. You can adjust to whatever amount you’d like. This recipe is very adaptable. Enjoy!
Best Potatoes Soup I’ve ever made! Was a big hit with dinner guests!!!!
I added thyme and garlic to the initial recipe and then frozen corn for the last 15 minutes. It was very good, but it was amazing the next day! I will definitely be making this again!