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- An easy freeze-ahead, dump and go recipe for those busy weekdays.
When life gets busy, this Ham & Potato Soup has your back. It’s one of those glorious dump-and-go meals that you prep once and thank yourself for later — no browning, no babysitting, no pile of dirty dishes. Just chop, freeze, thaw, and let your Crock-Pot do the heavy lifting.
Inside that gallon freezer bag: diced carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic (because flavor is non-negotiable), and a hearty ham steak that turns melt-in-your-mouth tender by dinnertime. Once it hits the slow cooker, chicken broth (or my favorite – Better Than Bouillon with water), and a splash of evaporated milk team up to create a rich, savory broth that’s somehow both creamy and light.
The quick-cooking barley goes in near the end — not before — to keep it perfectly chewy instead of the dreaded mushy mess (we’ve all been there).
Eight hours later, you’ll come home to a soup that tastes like it simmered all day — because it did. Serve it with crusty bread, a sprinkle of pepper, and a quiet moment of self-congratulation for pulling off dinner like a pro.
Simple and easy right? And so so good!
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