Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

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4.7

57 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    482 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

Leftover Ham and Potato Soup is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover ham and potatoes to make a creamy, comforting fall or winter soup.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped country ham
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low sodium fat free chicken broth
  • 3 cups unpeeled chopped new potatoes
  • 2 cups heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • additional chopped country ham sour cream and cheese for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a dutch oven or large pot, over medium-high heat, melt butter.
  2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham; cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until onion is soft and ham begins to brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
  4. Add flour and stir for about a minute, or until well blended.
  5. Add broth and stir; let cook until thickened and bubbly.
  6. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Add cream (or milk), red pepper flakes (if desired), and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended.
  9. Garnish with sour cream, cheese, and chopped ham.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 3495mg (146%) Potassium 705mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4050IU (81%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 213mg (21%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 3495mg 146%
Potassium 705mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4050IU 81%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 213mg 21%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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