This will make about 4 servings
3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups chicken stock, has to cover ingredients
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (12oz can) Evaporated milk
1/2 packageĀ (4 oz) cream cheese chopped into small pieces
1 cup chopped cooked ham
Place potatoes, celery, onion, chicken stock, and parsley into a slow cooker
Season with salt and black pepper
Set cooker on high, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 2 hours
Whisk flour with milk in a bowl until smooth
Pour into slow cooker and stir until thickened
Cook on High for 2 more hours
Stir in cream cheese and cooked ham
Simmer soup until cream cheese has melted, soup is thick and creamy, and ham is heated through about 30 minutes to 1 hour
Top with shredded cheese if desired
Enjoy!