Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup {Crockpot or Stove}

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Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup {Crockpot or Stove}

If you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, check out this Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup that can be made in a crockpot or on the stove! A delicious dinner idea for cold nights!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2 30

Total Time: 2 40

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crockpot Ham and Cheese Soup

Servings: servings

Calories: 517kcal

Author: Victoria Pruett

Cost: $10

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs diced potatoes with onions fresh or frozen
12 oz pre-cooked ham
4-5 cups water or broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup heavy cream
16 oz cheddar cheese cubed into 1" cubes

Instructions

Crockpot Cooking Instructions

Add two bags of diced potatoes with onions into your crockpot. Then add the cubed, pre-cooked ham to the potatoes.
Add in the water or broth on top of the ham and potato mixture. I add 5 cups if I want it to be more “soupy” and only add 4 cups if I want it to be thicker like a chowder. Then add in the salt and pepper.
Let it cook on high for 2 1/2 hours. After 2 1/2 hours, turn the heat to low.
Then cut up the easy-melt cheese and add it to the heavy cream in a large microwavable bowl. Microwave it for 1-2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until the cheese starts to melt some. Add it into the crockpot, and stir continuously until all the cheese is melted and mixed into the soup.
Season and Serve – Add additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve your Cheesy Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup!

Stovetop Cooking Instructions

The process of making this soup on the stove is almost identical to the crockpot instructions! The only difference is that instead of cooking it in a crockpot for 2 1/2 hours, you’ll cook it on the stove over medium heat until the potatoes are soft. From there, continue on with the recipe as written.

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