Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup
Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup combines diced ham, Yukon gold potatoes, and aromatic vegetables cooked in a flavorful broth. The soup is thickened with a roux made from butter, flour, and heavy cream, which adds creaminess and richness. The potatoes are partially mashed to create a hearty texture, balancing chunky and smooth elements. Herbs like thyme, marjoram, and parsley contribute subtle earthiness, enhancing the savory base. This soup is filling and warming, ideal for a comforting lunch or dinner during cooler days.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% 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.