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If you need an easy meal idea everyone will love, try Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe. Turn leftover ham into a rich and creamy soup that is the perfect comfort food.
Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
Our family loves soup and it is such an easy meal. We recently made a really delicious and Easy Crock Pot Potato Soup Recipe and it made me think about trying an Easy Ham and Potato Soup recipe.
You might also like Kielbasa Potato Soup, Crock Pot Potato Soup with Hashbrowns or Sausage Potato Soup. For another easy and comforting meal, make Crockpot Chicken and Noodles or Panera Bread Tomato Soup Recipe.
We all love potato soup so the idea of adding hearty bites of ham just seemed like a really great idea. Plus, it is the perfect meal to use any leftover ham you might have from a big family meal.
Not only is it bursting with flavor and so filling but the slow cooker literally does all the work. I love coming home to dinner waiting and it really cuts down on the chaos around here.
If you want potato soup even faster, you might want to try our Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe.
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Diced Ham
- Fresh Parsley
- Dried Thyme
- Salt and Pepper
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Cornstarch
- Sour Cream
How to make crock pot ham and potato soup
- First, place everything except the heavy cream and sour cream and cornstarch into the slow cooker. I used a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe. The carrot celery and onion give this soup a ton of flavor.
- Then just cook everything on low for 6 to 7 hours. Cooking times vary so you may find it needs 7-8 hours. If you need to cook it in less time, use the high setting for 3 to 3.5 hours.
- When the soup has finished cooking, add the cornstarch into the heavy whipping cream. Then stir this mixture and the sour cream into the crock pot.
- Finally, cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or on high for 15 minutes until the soup has thickened. It should turn into a thick and creamy consistency.
Serving ideas:
- Serve with your favorite crackers. We like saltines or oyster crackers.
- Cornbread. Another good idea is cornbread. It is perfect for dipping or crumbling into the soup.
- Toppings. You can also garnish with diced green onion if you prefer. Shredded cheese is also tasty. Also try a dollop of sour cream and bacon bits.
How To Thicken Potato Soup?
- You can use xanthan gum to thicken the soup. Another option is to substitute 2 tablespoons of corn starch instead of the Xanthan gum to help thicken the soup in the last 15 minutes.
- You can also try using ¼ cup of flour if you prefer using a flour mixture for this soup recipe.
- Another option is to mash a few potatoes in the soup. This really thickens the soup and it is just the perfect consistency.
- Potato flakes also thicken the soup. Sprinkle a few potato flakes to easily thicken the soup.
I prefer to mash a few potatoes to get the desired consistency but you can certainly do whatever option you like. Sometimes I have added cream cheese to thicken the soup.
It changes the taste and texture a bit but we love it for a change in ham and potato soup. You can also use heavy cream for a richer soup.
How to store:
Let the soup cool completely. Place inside an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Can you freeze potato soup?
Yes, you can freeze this soup. Allow it to cool completely and then place in freezer containers or bags.
I prefer to use freezer bags because they freeze flat and take up much less space. The easiest way to do this is to use a cookie sheet to stack the bags until frozen. Then remove the baking sheet and stack the bags in the freezer. See Can you Freeze potato soup for easy tips.
How to make ahead:
This soup will stay good up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Simply make the soup as normal and place in the fridge. Reheat when ready to serve.
Why we love crockpot potato soup with ham:
- This soup is frugal. You can feed a large family inexpensively and everyone gets to enjoy the best comfort food.
- It is a great way to use leftovers. You can use leftover ham to make this soup but even if you have to buy a small pack of ham steaks, it is a great way to stretch your meat. The potatoes and delicious broth stretch the meat and can easily feed a hungry crowd.
- The slow cooker makes it so easy. There are some really good ones on sale right now. If you work all day, you may want to invest in a programmable crockpot. They are awesome because you can set them to start later, or to stop and switch to warm once the dinners are ready.
- This recipe has very little prep work. Toss and go and have this in the slow cooker in less than 20 minutes.
What to serve with potato soup:
- Cheese – Any kind of cheese will do
- Sour Cream – A spoon full of sour cream is amazing in a hot bowl of potato soup.
- Check out all 21 ideas on What to Serve with Potato Soup.
Ham and Potato Soup Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes ($1.30, peeled and dice into 1 in pieces )
- 1 medium onion ($0.75, diced)
- 2 large carrots ($0.50, peeled and diced)
- 1 stalk celery ($0.40, diced)
- 1 pound diced ham ($4.96)
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley ($0.10, chopped)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme ($0.08)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.02)
- ½ teaspoon pepper ($0.05)
- 4 cups chicken broth ($0.64)
- 1 cup heavy whipping ($0.62)
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch ($0.10)
- ½ cup sour cream ($0.50)
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Instructions
- Place 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium onion diced, 2 large carrots peeled and diced, 1 stalk celery diced, 1 pound diced ham, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 4 cups chicken broth in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3.5 hours until the potatoes are the tenderness that you desire.
- Stir 2 tablespoons cornstarch into 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Then stir this mixture and ½ cup sour cream into the crock pot.
- Serve with your favorite type of cracker or rolls and enjoy!
I found this recipe last month, and immediately made it! WINNER WINNER!!? BTW, I’m making it again right now, 4 weeks later. Excellent, easy, perfect blend of seasonings, delicious. Great comfort meal, with homemade crostini.
Thanks so much for trying the recipe and leaving such a lovely comment!
This is the best chowder I’ve made and so simple. I used half & half instead of heavy cream as I always have it and arrowroot instead of cornstarch for same reason. My husband plans on using it minus the ham for a seafood chowder.
Thank you for sharing! I’m so glad this recipe was a success for you.
Just a question. I’m not a big fan of sour cream so how noticeable is the sour cream taste in the soup? Could I substitute more heavy whipping cream or possibly cream chee instead of sour cream?
Hey Danielle – My husband is not a fan of sour cream but will eat this recipe. He says he can’t tell. Hope this helps!
This recipe is fantastic! So flavorful. It’s one of my easy go to recipes I use now. I prep everything and ready its to go in minutes. I set it on low and it’s ready when I get home…after I add the cornstarch of course.. thanks for a tasty and easy recipe. I have made it a couple times now.
Wahoo Chris! So glad to hear! Thanks for commenting!
Great recipe..love it! Would this be able to cooked on the stove and if so..would the recipe be the same?
Stacey – Yes, this recipe can be cooked on the stove top. I would cook pretty much the same but simmer on the stovetop for 30-60 minutes until the veggies and potatoes are tender. You might need to add more broth since it will like cook off more than in the crock pot. Then at the end of the cooking time, add in the heaving whipping cream mixture and sour cream and just cook for a few minutes until thickened and heated through. I hope you enjoy it and let me know how it turns out!
Turned out just as good as the crockpot!
Wonderful recipe! My wife works most nights wich leaves me doing most of our dinners, my 15 year old daughter is loving this, thanks!!
Lon – So happy to hear even your teenager loves this recipe! I’m glad you found it easy too! Thanks for sharing.
It’s close to my Moms recipe and that is delicious. I too used potatoes mashed to thicken it. Thank you do much. It smells and I tasted it as it cooked. I did add a little cayenne for health benefits just a 1/4 to half tsp.
Karen – Wow! What a compliment and special! Thanks for taking the time comment.
I made this today and just finished my second bowl (I’m so full!). It is fantastic. I added corn because why not. Definitely one of my favorite crockpot songs!
C – Thank you so much! It means a lot you took the time to comment!
Woohoo! I love hearing this so much and I’m so glad to hear that the addition of the corn was delicious. Thank you for sharing and for the positive review! I appreciate it!
Used leftover thanksgiving ham and potatoes, used 1/4 tsp ground thyme, added more celery and carrots, and added a yellow bell pepper?? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Hey Kelsi – So glad it turned out great! Thank you!
How many servings and what size of crockpot?
Hey Dawn – Happy to help. I used a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe and the recipe includes 6 servings.
Hi, I haven’t tried this soup yet, but I gave a 5 ?? just because it looks so good.
Q: If I use already frozen diced potatoes when should I add them to soup so they won’t become mushy?
Thanks for the positive review Donna! I appreciate it. If you use frozen diced potatoes instead of fresh, add it in the beginning with the other ingredients and cook to the lower end of the cooking range and watch closely until the potatoes are tender. I hope you enjoy this soup recipe!
Could I use extra cream instead of the sour cream?
Yes, you can or you can just leave it out – I hope you enjoy the recipe Leah!
This is a good recipe, the thing I did was add 1 can of Navy beans for the extra fiber. Thinking of making some cheese biscuits to go with the soup. Thank you for sharing.
Elaine – Wahoo! So glad you enjoyed. Cheese biscuits sound amazing!
I have cooked your ham and potato soup and it is the best.
Awe Cindy thank you! This means a lot!
OMG! In the winter, my wife is all about warm soups. Note 1. I am all about sandwiches, I buy a lot of ham, especially when the shoulder shanks are on sale for ¢99/lb. and I get the biggest one, bring it home, and slice it up for sandwiches, omelettes, cobb salad, etc. With the last one I just had so much and I just thought “Ham and Potato Soup.” Lets do it. My Wife was like “YES!! Please do it!” So I got this recipe, we did not do it in the crock pot, but on the stock with the same ingredients and measurements. I also added chopped broccoli because I had some stalks in the fridge getting a little old.
That soup was so rich, so hearty, so delicious! It made a pot for a family but the two of us ate it so fast and want to make another pot. It is one of my favorite go-to’s now.
Thank you so much for sharing Scott! I’m so glad your wife and you enjoyed it! The addition of the broccoli sounds delicious.
Wow, this soup is so flavorful. I did have to add a lot more cornstarch and heavy cream than the recipe called for to get it to thicken up. I used chicken bone broth to increase the nutrients. This is now one of our favorite recipes!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Tiffaney. Thank you for sharing and thank you for sharing your tips.