Ham and Potato Soup (For the Slow Cooker)

This is so good on a cold day. We usually serve it with fresh crusty bread and butter. One of my favorite comfort foods.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  red potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1 inch slices
• 1  lb country ham, diced
• 3⁄4 cup  sliced green onion
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 2  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup  shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 2  teaspoons ground black pepper
• 8  ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
•  chopped green onion, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender. To serve garnish with diced green onions.
2. NOTE: Country ham is salt cured and not honey cured.