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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
4 from 6 votes

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

This ham and potato soup has a rich, creamy broth that is loaded with vegetables and diced ham. The perfect filling soup for a cold day!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ham cooked, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion peeled and diced, white
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 6 cups pork broth chicken or ham broth also work
  • 6 cups russet potato peeled & diced
  • 2 cups vegetable mix your preference, frozen
  • 3 teaspoons basil dried
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese or 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, cubed

Instructions

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  1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven ,fry the onions in the butter until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic and sautee until browned and fragrant.
  2. Add in the potatoes, broth, vegetables, basil and parsley. Bring to a low simmer and place the lid on top of the pot.
  3. Cook for 3-40 minutes on the stove or until the potatoes are tender and starting to dissolve slightly.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch into the milk, then whisk into the soup.
  5. Add the Velveeta or shredded cheese and let it melt, stirring occasionally.
  6. When it's melted in completely, add in the ham. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the ham is heated.
  7. Remove the soup from the heat.
  8. Spoon into bowls and serve.

Notes

  • You can use chicken broth instead of ham.