Good crock pot potato soup recipe?

[mama_to_DJM]

This isn't a crock pot soup, but it is a very yummy ham & potato soup!

3 1/2 cups diced potatoes (peeled if desired)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup diced cooked ham
3 cups water
1 tbsp. chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp. each salt & pepper, or to taste
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
2 cups milk, warmed

1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, water, bouillon, salt and pepper in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2. Once you turn on the pot to boil, start making the sauce in a separate saucepan. Melt butter over medium-low heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Bring it to a simmer, stirring often, then cook for a few more minutes until thickened.

3. Stir the milk mixture into the potato mixture, season to taste, and serve. Top with grated cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes
- Feel free to add more or less of the vegetables; this is just the amount I like
- You could substitute the water & bouillon for chicken broth
- I slightly peel the potatoes, just while I'm cutting them. I slice off the ends and part of the flat surface, which leaves us with about half the peel still attached.

[mama_to_DJM]

Originally Posted by 4boys1girlforme My soups didn't get made until this morning because I cut my thumb on a can lid and had to have stitches yesterday.

Ouch!!! I did this 2 years ago, exact same way. I feel your pain!

I threw away my regular can opener, and bought this OXO smooth edge can opener instead. No more sharp edges now!!

[4boys1girlforme]

Originally Posted by mama_to_DJM This isn't a crock pot soup, but it is a very yummy ham & potato soup! 3 1/2 cups diced potatoes (peeled if desired) 1/2 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup diced cooked ham 3 cups water 1 tbsp. chicken bouillon 1/2 tsp. each salt & pepper, or to taste 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. flour 2 cups milk, warmed 1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, water, bouillon, salt and pepper in a large pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 2. Once you turn on the pot to boil, start making the sauce in a separate saucepan. Melt butter over medium-low heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Bring it to a simmer, stirring often, then cook for a few more minutes until thickened. 3. Stir the milk mixture into the potato mixture, season to taste, and serve. Top with grated cheese, if desired. Enjoy! Notes - Feel free to add more or less of the vegetables; this is just the amount I like - You could substitute the water & bouillon for chicken broth - I slightly peel the potatoes, just while I'm cutting them. I slice off the ends and part of the flat surface, which leaves us with about half the peel still attached.

Thanks- looks yummy!

Originally Posted by mama_to_DJM Ouch!!! I did this 2 years ago, exact same way. I feel your pain! I threw away my regular can opener, and bought this OXO smooth edge can opener instead. No more sharp edges now!!

Added to my cart! Thanks so much! I cut an artery and it still hurts and I can't bend my thumb!

[mama_to_DJM]

Originally Posted by 4boys1girlforme Added to my cart! Thanks so much! I cut an artery and it still hurts and I can't bend my thumb!

I never realized how much I used my thumb until I couldn't! Mine still hurts if something presses on it in just the right spot. I hope yours heals quickly!

[4boys1girlforme]

Originally Posted by mama_to_DJM I never realized how much I used my thumb until I couldn't! Mine still hurts if something presses on it in just the right spot. I hope yours heals quickly!

Oh no! My cut is on the outside of my thumb from the knuckle to almost the base of my thumb. I can bend it a little but it HURTS! Getting my 2 year old in and out of her car seat several times today to take the kids to school and pick them up wasn't easy.

[Southern Momma]

I like this one from Paula Deen, I've never cooked it the crock pot but it looks like it could be easily adapted:

2 cups of ham cut into small pieces
5 lbs of baking potatoes peeled and diced
1/2 stick of butter
salt and pepper
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream

Put your potatoes in a large pot and add just enough water to cover them. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then uncover and cook on med-high 20 minutes. Reduce heat and add ham and the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Over low heat add the sour cream and half-and-half; keep warm over low heat till serving time.

[4boys1girlforme]

Originally Posted by Southern Momma I like this one from Paula Deen, I've never cooked it the crock pot but it looks like it could be easily adapted: 2 cups of ham cut into small pieces 5 lbs of baking potatoes peeled and diced 1/2 stick of butter salt and pepper 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sour cream Put your potatoes in a large pot and add just enough water to cover them. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then uncover and cook on med-high 20 minutes. Reduce heat and add ham and the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Over low heat add the sour cream and half-and-half; keep warm over low heat till serving time.

Mmmm i love Paula Deen- I have a great beef stew recipe of hers that I use often.