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Ham and Potato Soup
Delicious and easy soup with diced leftover ham, chunks of tender potatoes, and veggies!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups diced potatoes about 3 large potatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 large carrot chopped
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup sour cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, diced ham, chopped carrot, sliced celery, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher, mash some of the potatoes in the pot, add half and half, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, stir into the soup, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Notes
- Evaporated milk can be substituted for the cream.Cheese can be added along with the sour cream. Remove from the heat and stir in until melted.
- For a thicker soup, combine equal parts cornstarch and water. Pour a little at a time into simmering soup while whisking to reach desired thickness.
- For a thinner soup, add additional chicken broth.
Nutrition Information
Calories
285
(14%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
815mg
(34%)
Potassium
706mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1949IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1949IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.