Description
Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy broth. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for chilly days and busy schedules, delivering hearty flavors with minimal effort. Enjoy a bowl of cheesy, creamy, and satisfying potato soup made effortlessly in your crock pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cooked ham, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crispy bacon, additional cheese
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop the cooked ham and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Place the diced potatoes, ham, onion, and garlic into the crock pot. Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, then cover with the lid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Five minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, milk or heavy cream, and butter. Continue cooking on low until melted and creamy.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like chopped green onions or crispy bacon. Serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash some potatoes before adding cheese and cream.
- Use leftover or cooked diced ham for quicker prep.
- Adjust the seasoning and cheese to taste for personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg