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Can you think of a more tempting winter warmer than slow cooker chunky ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup? This rich, thick and hearty crockpot soup is not only packed with flavour but it’s packed with nutrients as well. The perfect comfort food recipe to make with leftover ham, I just know you’ll love it.
This soup is thick, rich and delicious. It’s so easy to make and it’s one of the tastiest soups you can create in your slow cooker.
If you like this delicious soup, you might also like this sheet pan ham dinner, sweet onion honey glazed ham and perhaps also leftover ham, broccoli and cheese crescent cups.
It’s a versatile soup because you can enjoy it as thick as you want or thin it down. Alternatively serve it thick as a casserole, perhaps with crusty bread to soak up all those delicious juices. You can expect clean plates (or bowls!) from this comfort food style recipe.
Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Chowder Ingredients
There aren’t so many ingredients you need to make slow cooker chunky ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup. This is a broccoli-rich recipe calling for both broccoli soup and fresh broccoli.
For creaminess you will use milk, butter and cheddar cheese. In addition you need garlic, salt and pepper, ham, and potatoes. Just imagine how all these comfort food ingredients will combine to make this leftover ham hearty crockpot soup.
How to Prepare Slow Cooker Chunky Ham, Potato, Cheese and Broccoli Soup
One of the most appealing things about cheesy ham and broccoli chowder is how quick it is to make. Pour the broccoli soup and milk into a slow cooker. Add the butter, salt, pepper and garlic.
Next in the slow cooker chunky ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup recipe you will add the fresh broccoli, ham and chopped potatoes. Add about 1/3 of the cheese. Stir them cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5 hours. Mix in the remaining cheese, let it melt and serve hot.
Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Chowder Variations
Slow cooker ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup is wide open to variations and tweaks. Swap the broccoli soup for mushroom soup or even chicken soup, the cheddar cheese for any kind of cheese you prefer, the russet potatoes for sweet potatoes, or the garlic powder for onion powder.
If you are looking for a thinner consistency, fill the soup can with milk and add that before cooking the soup. If you don’t do this you will end up with a very thick soup which could also be served as a casserole or sauce. Half & Half or even heavy cream would work in place of the milk.
Can You Use Leftover Ham?
Many comfort food recipe are made with leftovers, such as turkey sandwiches the day (or the week!) after Thanksgiving for example. This hearty crockpot soup is great with leftover ham.
Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Chowder FAQs
The best way to store it is to transfer it into an airtight container and refrigerate it. Use the soup within 3 days.
You’ll be pleased to know slow cooker chunky ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup is freezer-friendly so you can rustle up a batch. Freeze it in portions so you can enjoy it for quick, easy lunches.
The choice is yours. You can either warm it up in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.
You can use frozen broccoli if you prefer. There’s no need to thaw it before adding because it will thaw and soften during the cooking time. Feel free to add in other veggies if you like.
Slow Cooker Chunky Ham, Potato, Cheese and Broccoli Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Ham Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Can cream of broccoli soup , 14-Ounce
- 1 Cup milk, whole
- ½ Cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 Cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 Cups broccoli florets, fresh
- 2 Cups ham, diced
- 4 russet potatoes, medium
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes
- Add canned cream of broccoli soup, whole milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Next, add the broccoli florets, diced ham, and diced potatoes to the slow cooker. Top with one cup of shredded cheese and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for five hours or high for three hours.
- Stir, then add remaining cheese to the slow cooker. Cook until melted.
- Ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Watch the salt: If you only have unsalted butter, reduce the salt. Also, keep in mind different hams and different canned broccoli soups vary in saltiness, so don’t add too much. You can always season the soup after cooking it.
Make extra: This soup freezes well, so I always make a double batch!
Nutrition
Full of flavour and nutrition, this slow cooker chunky ham, potato, cheese and broccoli soup definitely deserves a place on your winter recipe rotation. It’s perfect comfort food for those chilly days and evenings and everyone needs an easy, hearty crockpot soup recipe. So the next time you want something to stick to your ribs and warm your soul, try this slow cooked soup!
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Love this recipe so much! I add some chunks of bacon in it as well and it’s so delicious!
I am curious how to go about making this soup quicker rather than in the slow cooker. Anyone have any ideas?
I haven’t made it another way but there are a few methods you could try. Boil the potatoes in a big pot of lightly salted water for 10 minutes and then add the broccoli florets and continue cooking until the potatoes and broccoli are almost tender. Drain and add the remaining ingredients and then simmer gently until everything is cooked through and well combined. Alternatively you could just add everything to the pot and let it all cook together, keeping the temperature low. You might need to top it up with more liquid though since some will evaporate unlike in the crockpot. Or maybe in an Instant Pot? Finally, you could possibly make it in a Dutch oven or ovenproof container in the oven. Let me know if you try one of those!