HAM AND POTATO SOUP (FOR THE SLOW COOKER)

Ham and Potato Soup (For the Slow Cooker) image

This is so good on a cold day. We usually serve it with fresh crusty bread and butter. One of my favorite comfort foods.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1 inch slices
1 lb country ham, diced
3/4 cup sliced green onion
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
chopped green onion, for garnish

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender. To serve garnish with diced green onions.
NOTE: Country ham is salt cured and not honey cured.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.4, Fat 66.9, SaturatedFat 38.3, Cholesterol 231.2, Sodium 1812.1, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.6