Easy Creamy Ham And Potato Soup Recipe
This easy and creamy simple potato soup recipe is full of tender bites of ham and savory vegetables. Make this homemade potato soup recipe to serve for dinner next to a hearty sandwich. This soup is also perfect for using up leftover ham!
Ingredients
For The Soup Base
- 4 large carrots diced
- 4 ribs celery diced
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil butter can also be used
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 7 large red potatoes 6-7 cup diced in half inch cubes, about 2.5 pounds
- 3 cups ham diced in half inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth I prefer low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups frozen peas (optional) Add a handful to each bowl at the end.
To Thicken The Soup
- 4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk I used 2 percent
Instructions
Cooking The Soup Base
- Turn your burner on to medium-high. Add olive oil to the bottom of a large pot and let heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper to the pot and saute for two to three minutes.
- Add diced potatoes, ham, thyme, water and broth to the pot. Bring the pot to a boil, then cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are soft all the way through.
Thickening The Soup
- In a separate pot over medium heat melt butter. Add flour and cook for one minute, stirring continually.
- Add milk to the pot, and stir well until combined. A whisk can be helpful to make sure the flour is fully mixed into the milk.
- Combine milk mixture into the larger pot and increase heat to medium-high. Soup with added milk mixture should cook for three to five minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This soup does thicken with time. When reheating leftovers, you may need to add a little water or milk to even out the thickness.
Nutrition
Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1960mg | Potassium: 2145mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6666IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4mg