Hearty Ham and Potato Soup in the Slow Cooker - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)