Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen hash brown potatoes , 28 ounce
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 0.5 cups diced onion
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 package shredded Cheddar cheese , 8 ounce
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions , or to taste

Instructions

1. 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. 2

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

3. 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.