Step 1

Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and ham to the crock pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend everything together.

Step 2

Set the temperature and time: LOW for 7–8 hours, HIGH for 4–5 hours.

Step 3

When the soup has finished cooking, ladle out a cup of broth and potatoes. Mash the potatoes, then whisk in the flour, half-and-half, and sour cream. Pour the mixture back into the crock pot, cover, and cook on high for 15–20 minutes until the soup has thickened.

Step 4

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.