EASY SLOW-COOKED POTATO SOUP

Easy Slow-Cooked Potato Soup image

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

Ingredients

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.