creamy potato soup

25 Pinches
Updated on Jan 27, 2014

More than a soup...it's a meal! It can be made on stove top or in the slow cooker, delicious either way

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups ham, cubed
  • 3 1/2 cups kielbasa or smoked sausage, cubed
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 5 large potatoes, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk
  • TOPPINGS: ANY COMBINATION OF CRUMBLED BACON, SHREDDED CHEESE, GREEN ONIONS, DRIED CHIVES

How To Make creamy potato soup

  • Step 1
    Directions for stove top or slow cooker: Place bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly brown and onions are soft. Drain off excess grease.
  • Step 2
    Transfer the bacon and onion to a dutch oven or slow cooker, and stir in ham, kielbasa/sausage, chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, dill weed, and pepper.
  • Step 3
    If making on stove top, cover, and simmer in dutch oven until potatoes are done, about 30 mins, stir occasionally. In slow cooker, cook on Low 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half. Stir into the soup along with the evaporated milk. If making on stove top, cover and simmer gently until thickened, about 15-20 mins. In slow cooker, cover, and cook another 30 minutes before serving. Add toppings to individual servings, if desired. Serves 10

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Category: Cream Soups
Keyword: #potato
Keyword: #ham
Keyword: #kielbasa
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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