Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
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4.7
Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
Description
The Leftover Ham and Potato Soup Recipe starts with sautéing onion, celery, carrots, and ham in butter to build flavor. Adding garlic and flour creates a light roux that thickens the broth. Unpeeled new potatoes are simmered until tender, contributing body to the soup. The mixture is finished with heavy cream or milk, sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream, resulting in a rich and creamy texture. Red pepper flakes can be added for subtle heat, complementing the salty depth of the country ham.
This soup works well as a filling lunch or dinner and can be served with additional garnishes like sour cream, cheese, or chopped ham for extra flavor and texture. It captures the savory essence of leftover ham while providing a creamy base with tender vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1-1/2 cups country ham chopped
- 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 black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- country ham sour cream and cheese for garnish, additional, chopped
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large pot, over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham; cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until onion is soft and ham begins to brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Add flour and stir for about a minute, or until well blended.
- Add broth and stir; let cook until thickened and bubbly.
- Add potatoes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add cream (or milk), red pepper flakes (if desired), and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended.
- Garnish with sour cream, cheese, and chopped ham.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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