Easy Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

By spend with pennies
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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds potatoes (about 7 cups diced)
2 to 3 cups diced ham
1 medium onion (diced)
1 large carrot (chopped)
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk (or cream)
½ cup sour cream
potato flakes (for thickening, optional*)

  • Prep Time20mins
  • Cook Time420mins
  • Servings8
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Instructions

If using russet or baking potatoes, peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into ¾-inch pieces.

In a 6qt slow cooker, add potatoes, ham, onion, carrot, ham, parsley, thyme and salt and pepper. Pour the broth overtop.

Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 3 hours or until the potatoes are tender.

Transfer 2 to 3 cups of the potatoes and carrots to a bowl. Mash them and return the mashed mixture to the slow cooker.

Add the milk and sour cream. Stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

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