Easy Slow-Cooked Potato Soup

Name: Easy Slow-Cooked Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes, divided; 2-3/4 cups water; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/3 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 2/3 cup sour cream; Whole milk, chopped fresh parsley and coarsely ground pepper, optional

I make this thick soup for our annual St. Patrick's Day party, and there's never any leftovers.—Mary Jo O'Brien of Hastings, Minnesota.

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes, divided
2-3/4 cups water
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 celery ribs, chopped
2/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2/3 cup sour cream
Whole milk, chopped fresh parsley and coarsely ground pepper, optional

Directions

Place 4-1/2 cups of the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat (do not drain). Mash potatoes; stir in butter.
In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the ham, celery, onion, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and remaining cubed potatoes. Stir in the mashed potato; top with cheese. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until potatoes and other vegetables are tender. Stir in the sour cream until blended. If desired, thin soup with milk, and add parsley and coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 451 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 982mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Slow-Cooked Potato Soup in Taste of Home February/March 2005

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katlaydee3

Mar 5, 2018

I was disappointed with this recipe. I love potato soup, but found this version to be pretty bland.
deb9962

Feb 23, 2018

This was a hit! I used bacon & less cheese!
KInlow

Feb 28, 2015

I have been making this for YEARS.......I think I first got the recipe from Taste of Home Slow Cooker cookbook! I am not someone who measures stuff, I just dump in what I like......and I feed more than 6 each night! I have NEVER used Velveeta in this recipe, I always used shredded sharp cheddar. My kids and husband ask me to make this when the weather is cold.....it's a family favorite!
car5757

Jan 14, 2014

This soup is a keeper. It is even better the next day. It is thick but as it is warmed it thins out and I did not need to add milk. Just like another review, I used 2% Velveeta and light sour cream. Easy prep and not too time consuming.
QueenIssy30

Jun 10, 2013

Easy to make and quite delicious!
ojc0806

Jan 2, 2011

Good recipe and not too much prep work.
Karli Gorsline

Dec 29, 2010

This was a big hit at our house! I used 2% milk Velveeta, reduced-fat sour cream and some skim milk to thin it and it was excellent. I pare down most TOH & S&D recipes to make them healthier and still end up with delicious results- thanks for all the great recipes!
cookjan

Nov 29, 2009

When I make soup I like it thick and hearty. This was excellent. I added some crumbled cooked bacon. Love the velveta! The texture and flavor was perfect. A do over for sure.
Ramona25HSubscribed

Mar 10, 2009

Renee, great ideas. Another alternative for whole milk is canned skim milk - it cuts the fat and leaves the richness.
lzurbyk

Mar 9, 2009

Can you freeze potato soup after