Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

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This slow cooker ham and potato soup turned out amazing and got a definite do-over rating by friends and family.

Submitted by Kristy Walker
Updated on November 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
11 hrs
Total Time:
11 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 large ham hock

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, chopped

  • 4 cups water, or more as needed

  • 2 tablespoons chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base)

  • 1 tablespoon rubbed sage leaves

  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed

  • 1 pound purple potatoes, cubed

  • ½ pound red potatoes, cubed

  • 3 small tomatoes, diced

  • 1 cup cubed ham, or more to taste

  • ½ cup salted butter

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Combine ham hock, onions, carrot, water, chicken base, sage, thyme, and rosemary in a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Stir potatoes and tomatoes into the soup and cook on Low, 3 to 4 hours more.

  3. Remove ham hock, shredding with 2 forks, leaving behind any meat. Add cubed ham.

  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until it is thick, aromatic, and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Add half-and-half until it is gravy consistency. Add mixture to the slow cooker and mix well. Serve with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

596 Calories
34g Fat
58g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 596
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1179mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 937mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.