Slow cooker cheesy potato soup with ham
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