Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham

This slow cooker soup starts with a convenient secret ingredient from the freezer aisle. “A shortcut of the frozen hash browns is just genius,” Nicole says. “This tastes like the ultimate loaded baked potato. It’s also like a little southern flair with that ham.”

Directions

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.
2. Cook on Low heat until celery is soft, 4 to 5 hours.
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.