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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
There’s nothing cozier than a warm bowl of this creamy ham and potato soup on a chilly day!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 talks 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
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!
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.