Description
Comforting creamy ham and potato soup delivers pure winter warmth straight from grandma’s kitchen. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising rich flavors that wrap you in delicious nostalgia and satisfy deep hunger with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) cooked ham, diced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather ham, potatoes, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing vegetables and ham to soften and develop rich flavors.
- Create a smooth cream mixture by whisking flour into heavy cream, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour cream mixture into slow cooker during final 30 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to integrate and create a velvety texture.
- Allow soup to thicken naturally, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or herbs to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant touch and serving with crusty bread to complement the creamy texture.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using smoked ham for a deeper, richer taste profile that elevates the soup’s overall complexity.
- Prevent potatoes from becoming mushy by cutting them into uniform, bite-sized chunks to ensure even cooking and perfect texture.
- Substitute heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or milk for a lower-calorie version without sacrificing creamy consistency.
- Make the soup gluten-free by replacing regular flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend when thickening the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg