Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Description
Creamy Ham and Potato Soup begins with sautéing onions, carrot, celery, and garlic in butter until tender. Flour is stirred in to create a roux, then chicken stock is slowly added to form the soup base. Diced ham and potatoes are added and simmered until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.
The soup is enriched by stirring in heavy cream and sour cream, then cheddar cheese is melted in, creating a creamy consistency with comforting cheese flavor. The combination of diced ham and vegetables adds texture and hearty, savory notes, balanced by the creamy dairy components.
Garnished with additional cheddar and thinly sliced scallions, this soup is ideal as a filling main course during cooler weather. It pairs well with fresh bread or a simple side salad and can be adjusted for seasoning before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup carrot diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups ham diced
- 4 cups potato peeled and diced small, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese plus more for serving, shredded
- 1 scallion thinly sliced, garnish
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour to the pot and stir it in to coat the veggies, let cook for two minutes stirring constantly. Slow pour in the chicken stock while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the diced ham, potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir them in, making sure the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Continue to cook until the cheese is fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Take off the heat and serve with more cheese, and scallion for garnish, optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1051mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 716mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2258IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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