5.0 from 9 votes
Ham And Potato Soup
Ham and Potato Soup is creamy, comforting, and a cinch to throw together. Each spoonful brims with potatoes, smoky ham, and a gentle herby kick that warms you from the inside out.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 467 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 talks celery diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bouillon cube
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced celery, and diced carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, bouillon cube, salt and pepper to the pot and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Stir in the 2 cups of diced cooked ham. Let the soup cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the ham through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half. Heat the soup until it's warmed through, but do not let it boil.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Brown the ham in a skillet first for a deeper savory kick.
- Use a potato masher on some of the cooked potatoes if you love a thicker soup texture.
- Add a little splash of water or broth when reheating so it doesn’t get too thick.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
467kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
608mg
(25%)
Potassium
1106mg
(32%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4430IU
(89%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1106mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4430IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.