Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup
Description
Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup features diced ham sautéed until golden to build flavor, combined with diced Yukon gold potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and low-sodium chicken broth in the pressure cooker. After pressure cooking and natural release, a roux made from butter, flour, and heavy cream is incorporated into the soup, thickening it and lending a creamy texture. Most of the potatoes are mashed inside the pot to improve body while leaving some chunks for bite. Dried herbs such as parsley, marjoram, and thyme are added for depth. The soup is seasoned with salt and pepper and finished with sour cream for a tangy contrast.
The combination of tender cooked vegetables and ham with a creamy, slightly thickened broth yields a substantial and satisfying soup. The Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape while providing softness to the dish. This soup can be served as a main dish for lunch or dinner and offers a rich taste from the ham and creamy roux.
The recipe allows for adjustment in seasoning and texture by controlling how much the potatoes are mashed. Using the Instant Pot pressure cooker shortens the cooking time while preserving the flavors and textures. The final addition of sour cream adds a pleasant acidity and creaminess to each serving.
Ingredients
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 cups ham diced
- 5 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 pounds potato peeled and diced, Yukon gold variety
- 1 onion diced, medium sweet
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot cut into cubes, medium
- 1 cup celery cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon marjoram dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Roux Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
Toppings:
- Bacon
- green onion chopped
- sour cream
Instructions
Saute:
- Select SAUTE and HIGH, once HOT add the oil. Once the oil is shimerring add the ham and saute for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown.
Pressure Cook:
- Add the rest of the ingredients from the SOUP section, except the sour cream.
- Close the lid, lock and point the valve to sealed.
- Pressure Cook for 10 minutes. Followed by a 15 minutes Natural Pressure Release, after which release manually the remaining pressure.
Roux Mixture:
- Once the soup has cooked, add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour until completely combined and gradually add in the heavy cream.
- Whisk well the flour mixture, until smooth. With the heat on the lowest stove setting, let the mixture cook until it starts to simmer and is getting thicker, stir occasionally.
- Select SAUTE again on your Instant Pot add the roux mixture, stir to combine.
Mash:
- Using a potato masher, mash about 3/4 of the potatoes. You can also use an immersion blender.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup of sour cream until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- If the soup is too thick, add more WARM chicken broth.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- If you added more liquid, make sure to let the soup simmer for a few minutes.
Serve:
- Serve warm, garnished with bacon, green onions, and sour cream.
- The soup will thicken more once it cools. When reheating, add more water, broth or milk to dilute it and simmer for a few minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1437mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 984mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 648IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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