Description
Thick and Creamy Ham and Potato Soup is hearty and filling with savory ham and potatoes in every bite. Perfect for using leftover holiday ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced small, about 2/3 cup)
- 1 stalk celery (diced small)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium recommended)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 ½ to 2 cups cooked ham (diced small)
- Ham bone (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon (or your favorite bouillon)
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, plus more for garnishing)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or to taste, for garnishing)
Instructions
- Add the butter, onions, celery to a large Dutch oven and sauté over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic and potatoes, sauté for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Keep potato pieces no bigger than 1/2-inch dice.
- Sprinkle the flour over top and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring nearly continuously to develop a roux.
- Add broth, milk, diced ham, optional ham bone, bouillon, salt, pepper, and optional parsley. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the ham bone if used. Turn heat to low, add cheese, and stir to combine until melted, about 1 minute.
- Taste and adjust flavors as necessary, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Simmer until potatoes are tender for the best texture.
- Use a potato masher to thicken the soup if desired.
- Add additional broth or milk if the soup becomes too thick.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg