Load the Crockpot: Add the potatoes, chicken broth, dried minced onions, ham, and black pepper to the Crockpot. Stir lightly.
8 cups diced peeled potatoes about 8 medium potatoes, 6 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons dried minced onions, 1½ cups diced ham or 6 strips cooked crumbled bacon, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Slow Cook: Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes are very soft.
Make the Roux: Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour until it becomes a thick paste.
¼ cup margarine, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Add the Almond Milk: Slowly pour in the almond milk while whisking. Cook 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
Combine in the Crockpot: Pour the mixture into the Crockpot and stir to blend.
Thicken the Soup: Continue cooking for 15 minutes or up to 1 hour on low until the soup reaches your preferred consistency.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with crackers, cheese, or green onions if desired.