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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
4.9 from 105 votes

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup blends diced potatoes, celery, onion, and ham in a rich broth thickened with a butter and flour roux, and finished with whole milk for smoothness. This hearty soup delivers a comforting texture with savory ham flavors balanced by gentle seasoning. It’s ideal for cooler days or easy dinners.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 /2 cups potato peeled and diced
  • 1/3 /3 cup celery diced
  • 1/3 /3 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup ham cooked, diced
  • 3 1/4 /4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ground white pepper or ground black pepper, to taste
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk whole

Instructions

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  1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion,, ham and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk so that lumps don't form and until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. You can add a little more milk or chicken broth to thin it out if needed.
  4. Top with cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon if desired. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.