Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Slow-Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h 20 min
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Ingredients: 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth; 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed; 1 cup cubed deli ham; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; Optional: Sour cream and chopped green onions

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

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Deliciously comforting and incredibly convenient, this slow-cooker ham and potato soup combines tender potatoes and savory ham in a creamy broth, making it the perfect hassle-free meal for any busy day.

Ingredients

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup cubed deli ham
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
Optional: Sour cream and chopped green onions

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth, potatoes, onion and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Stir in ham and milk. Cook, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer. Serve with sour cream and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 257 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1053mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

In our house, this recipe is a win-win. It's easy for me to whip up and easy for my family to devour...the crusty bread for dipping doesn't hurt, either. —Linda Haglund, Buffalo, Minnesota

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