Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 large carrots; 2 stalks celery; 2 large cloves garlic; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups peeled potatoes; 2 cups cooked, diced ham; 2 cups half-and-half cream; Optional garnish: additional chopped fresh thyme or chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
325 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Maisie Hall

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There’s nothing cozier than a warm bowl of this creamy ham and potato soup on a chilly day!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 large cloves garlic, grated or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3 cups peeled potatoes, cut into ½-inch dice (I used 2 russet potatoes)
2 cups cooked, diced ham
2 cups half-and-half cream, at room temperature
Optional garnish: additional chopped fresh thyme or chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; saute until tender, about 7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, flour, thyme, salt, and pepper until blended. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Gradually add the broth, bay leaf, and potatoes. Bring to a boil; then reduce the heat so that the broth is at a gentle boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
Reduce the heat to low; add the ham and half-and-half. Stir just until warmed through (do not boil). Discard the bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve!

Notes

If you have leftover honey baked ham, pineapple ham, or glazed ham, the sweet and smoky flavor of the meat is delicious in the savory soup. If you don't have leftovers, store-bought diced ham or ham steaks will work fine.
Taste and season as you go. The total amount of salt necessary will vary depending on the saltiness of your broth and ham, and on personal preference. Add extra salt for more flavor, and feel free to increase the other herbs and seasonings as well.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1369mg (57%) Potassium 551mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3813IU (76%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/6 of the recipe
Calories	325kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	26g	9%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	1369mg	57%
Potassium	551mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	3813IU	76%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	118mg	12%
Iron	2mg	11%