The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)

Slow cooker cheesy potato soup with ham

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THIS rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part.

Ingredient­s

◆ One (28 ounce) package frozen hash

brown potatoes, thawed;

◆ Two cups diced cooked ham;

◆ Half cup diced onion;

◆ Two stalks celery, chopped;

◆ Four cups chicken broth;

◆ Quarter teaspoon salt;

◆ Quarter teaspoon pepper;

◆ Quarter teaspoon garlic powder; ◆ One (eight ounce) package cream

cheese, softened;

◆ One (eight ounce) package shredded

Cheddar cheese;

◆ Two tablespoon­s chopped green

onions, or to taste

Directions

1.Combine hash browns, ham, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker.

Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker.

2.Cook on low heat until celery is soft, four to five hours.

3.Mix in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.

Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasional­ly.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 518 calories; protein 24,2g; carbohydra­tes 27,7g; fat 42,4g; cholestero­l 109,5mg; sodium 1846,4mg. — allrecipes

 ?? ?? Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.
Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.

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