EASY SLOW-COOKED POTATO SOUP

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I make this thick soup for our annual St. Patrick's Day party, and there's never any leftovers.-Mary Jo O'Brien of Hastings, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes, divided
2-3/4 cups water
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 celery ribs, chopped
2/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2/3 cup sour cream
Whole milk, chopped fresh parsley and coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Place 4-1/2 cups of the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat (do not drain). Mash potatoes; stir in butter. , In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the ham, celery, onion, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and remaining cubed potatoes. Stir in the mashed potato; top with cheese. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until potatoes and other vegetables are tender. Stir in the sour cream until blended. If desired, thin soup with milk, and add parsley and coarsely ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Senator White
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This soup is the perfect soup for a party or potluck.


Kamal White
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I love that this soup is so affordable to make.


Tawulleh Hassana
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Allen Medina
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


yoshmen ash
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover potatoes.


RANJHA JATT THE BRAnD
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and flavorful.


Aleidys Martinez
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chamika Lakmali
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, creamy, and filling.


shahzad amir
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, meats, and cheeses to it, and it's always delicious.


Biplob Ray
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mujahid Abbasi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and my family loved it!


Miss Tatame
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This potato soup is the ultimate comfort food! It's creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing.