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Ham and Potato Soup

Try this creamy, comforting ham and potato soup for a quick and easy soup that's on the table in only 30 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 12 ounces ham, cooked and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • scallions, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Combine potatoes, ham, and broth in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes (or when potatoes are tender).
  3. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Mix.
  4. In another pan, melt butter on medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir constantly for about 1 minute. Slowly add milk and continue whisking until sauce thickens (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Add the milk mixture to your pot and cook the soup until heated.
  6. Add cheese right before serving. Top with scallions and extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To make a freezer meal. Follow the recipe making sure to undercook the potatoes a bit, and do not add the shredded cheese. Allow the soup to cool before storing it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating slowly over low heat. Add cheese before serving.
  •  Follow the recipe making sure to undercook the potatoes a bit, and do not add the shredded cheese. Allow the soup to cool before storing it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating slowly over low heat. Add cheese before serving.
  • Store. Leftover soup can be divided into individual serving containers and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 1453mg (61%) Potassium 907mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 16.2mg (18%) Calcium 308mg (31%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1453mg 61%
Potassium 907mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Vitamin C 16.2mg 18%
Calcium 308mg 31%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.