Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup delivers a rich, thick bowlful with tender potatoes, smoky ham, and fragrant herbs simmered low and slow. A simple roux and splash of half-and-half give it a velvety finish, perfect for chilly evenings. Top with cheddar for a cozy, hearty meal that satisfies without fuss.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 72
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the ham hock, onions, carrot, water, chicken base, sage, thyme, and rosemary in a large slow cooker; cover and cook on Low for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Stir the potatoes and tomatoes into the soup and continue cooking on Low for 3 to 4 hours more.
- 3
Remove the ham hock and shred it with 2 forks, leaving behind any meat; add the cubed ham.
- 4
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
- 5
Whisk in the flour until it becomes thick, aromatic, and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the half-and-half until it reaches a gravy-like consistency.
- 7
Add the mixture to the slow cooker and mix well; serve with Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 2209.19 kcal High 110%
- Protein 252.14 g Good Source 504%
- Carbohydrate 126.18 g 46%
- Total Fat 76.3 g High 98%
- Saturated Fat 32.5 g High 163%
- Trans Fat 0.45 g High --
- Cholesterol 877.18 mg High 292%
- Sodium 18813.67 mg High 818%
- Dietary Fiber 18.51 g Good Source 66%
- Total Sugars 48.76 g --
- Added Sugars 6.55 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 469.74 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 22.35 mg Good Source 124%
- Potassium 4065.79 mg Good Source 87%
- Vitamin A 274.48 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 21.67 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 11 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bone In Ham, Carrot, and Chicken Base. Each serving provides about 2209.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bone-In Ham, Carrot, Chicken Base, Cubed Steak. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup?
- About 11 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2209.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup healthy?
- Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 2209.19 calories and 252.14 g of protein, or 504% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 18813.67 mg (818% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 32.5 g (163% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.55 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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