Slow-Cooked Potato Soup

By pamdabear3383

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 rib, 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
• Milk, optional

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place 4-1/2 cups of the potatoes in a saucepan; add water. Bring to a boil. 1. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat (do not drain). Mash potatoes; stir in butter.

2. 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. Thin soup with milk if desired. Yield: 6 servings.


**Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 451 calories, 27 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 982 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.