Use up leftover holiday ham in this rich and creamy soup. Using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, the soup takes only minutes to prepare and the slow cooker does the rest.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 30 mins
Total Time
4 hr 35 mins
Calories
518 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine hash browns, ham, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
Step 2
Cook on Low heat until celery is soft, 4 to 5 hours.
Step 3
Mix in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 (28 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
