I make this thick potato soup for St. Patrick's Day every year, and we always look forward to it —Mary Jo O'Brien, Hastings, Minnesota.
Slow-Cooked Potato Soup
Slow-Cooked Potato Soup
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
5 hours
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 2-3/4 cups cubed peeled potatoes, divided
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Dash pepper
- 1/4 pound Velveeta, cubed
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Whole milk, optional
Directions
- Place 2 cups potatoes in a saucepan; add 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 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the ham, celery, onion, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and remaining cubed potatoes. Stir in mashed potatoes; top with cheese. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the sour cream until blended. Thin soup with milk if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 643 calories, 37g fat (22g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1436mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.
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