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Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

This is one of those set-it-and-forget-it soups that's perfect for cold days. The slow cooker breaks down the potatoes naturally to thicken the broth, and you end up with a hearty soup that tastes like it simmered all day.
prep time:15 minutes
cook time:6 hours
total time:6 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion ~1/2 cup, chopped
  • 1 1/2 lbs ham cut into small pieces
  • ~4 lbs Russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add carrot, celery, onion, ham, potatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and water to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until potatoes are fall-apart tender.
  • Mash about half the potatoes in the slow cooker with a potato masher to thicken the soup.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot.
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