Few things are as nice and comforting as soup in the winter. Coming home to a warm bowl of delicious ham and potato soup is an excellent way to cap off your evening. This recipe is one of the best ham and potato soup recipes out there.
By using the slow cooker, you'll easily be able to prepare an absolutely amazing meal for your family. The slow cooker is definitely one of the best kitchen tools ever made. It allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family.
You'll need to brown the ham before putting it in the crock pot, so make sure to give yourself enough time to do that. Once in the slow cooker, this soup will take six to seven hours to cook on low. You'll need to stir the soup occasionally, so make sure someone is around to do that.
This is a great recipe to make when you have a day full of chores or other activities at home. Since this soup requires attention throughout the cooking process, it isn't one to turn on and leave. Over time, the smells of this delicious soup will fill your home, making everyone eager for dinnertime.
Slow Cooker Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Ingredients:
1 thick slice smoked ham (about one pound), cubed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
2 cups water
5 large potatoes, diced
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
Directions:
1. Place ham and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until ham is evenly brown and onions are soft (about 5 minutes).
2. Transfer the ham and onion to a slow cooker, and stir in chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, dill weed, and pepper.
3. Cover, and cook on low 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half. Stir into the soup in the crock pot, along with the evaporated milk.
5. Cover, and cook another 30 minutes before serving. Serve with thick slices of buttered Italian bread.