Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
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4.5
Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
Description
The soup starts by sautéing onion and garlic in olive oil before simmering diced potatoes in broth until tender. Most of the potatoes are then pureed to create a thick, smooth base, while reserved chunks add texture. A roux of butter and flour is cooked and combined with milk to thicken the soup further before mixing it back into the potatoes.
Sharp cheddar cheese melts into the soup, contributing a tangy creaminess, and diced ham adds savory, smoky notes. Seasoning with salt and black pepper balances the flavors. Served warm and topped with sliced green onions, this soup is filling and comforting.
The combination of pureed and chunky potatoes ensures the soup is creamy but not uniform, with the cheese and ham giving it substantial flavor and body, making it satisfying as a main or starter.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups washed peeled, and diced potatoes (we use Russet potatoes)
- 2 chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 2 cups ham diced, leftover
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onion for garnish, if desired, sliced
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to boil and reduce to medium heat. Let potatoes cook until tender, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove 1 1/2 cups of the potatoes. Set aside. Puree the remaining potatoes with a hand blender until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil and simmer until thickened. Slowly stir mixture into large stock pot with the pureed potatoes. Stir the reserved potatoes back into the soup.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Add in the diced ham. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with green onion, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 731mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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