Name: Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 11 h
Total time: 11 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 large ham hock; 2 onions, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 4 cups water, or more as needed; 2 tablespoons chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base); 1 tablespoon rubbed sage leaves; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1 pound purple potatoes, cubed; 0.5 pound red potatoes, cubed; 3 small tomatoes, diced; 1 cup cubed ham, or more to taste; 0.5 cup salted butter; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half; 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

A heartwarming and rustic soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This slow-cooked Ham and Potato Soup is a symphony of flavors, blending savory ham with creamy potatoes and aromatic herbs. The slow cooker does all the work, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal that's sure to become a family favorite.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

8 hrs

Combine ham hock, onions, carrot, water, chicken base, sage, thyme, and rosemary in a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low, 8 hours to overnight.

02

Step

3 hrs

Stir potatoes and tomatoes into the soup and cook on Low, 3 to 4 hours more.

03

Step

10 mins

Remove ham hock, shredding with 2 forks, leaving behind any meat. Add cubed ham.

04

Step

15 mins

Meanwhile, melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until it is thick, aromatic, and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Add half-and-half until it is gravy consistency. Add mixture to the slow cooker and mix well. Serve with Cheddar cheese.

For a smokier flavor, use a smoked ham hock.
Feel free to adjust the amount of potatoes to your liking. Russet potatoes can also be used.
If you don't have fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon of dried herbs can be substituted for each tablespoon of fresh herbs.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the half-and-half mixture.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Ella Stoltenberg
Jul 1, 2025
The perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Chanelle Lemke
Jun 26, 2025
I added a little bit of bacon to the soup, and it was even better!
Raheem Dare
Jun 19, 2025
This soup is so easy to make and tastes amazing! My family loved it.
Clementine Brekke
Jun 18, 2025
I didn't have any ham hock, so I used leftover ham bone, and it worked great.

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