Slow Cooked Potato Soup

This is a put together and walk away recipe.
The ham adds just the right amount of saltiness.
Potato and vegetables soup is creamy good.

Ingredients:
5 1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes, divided
2 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 1/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 celery ribs, chopped
2/3 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 lb processed cheese, cubed
2/3 cup sour cream
milk optional

Directions:
Place 4 1/2 cups potatoes in saucepan
add water, bring to a boil
reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-20
minutes or until tender
remove from heat (do not drain)
mash potatoes, stir in butter
In a 3 quart slow cooker, combine ham,
celery, onions,garlic powder, paprika,
pepper and remaining cubed potatoes
stir in mashed potatoes
top with cheese
cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours
or until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Stir in sour cream until blended
thin soup with milk, if desired.