Ham and Potato Soup

Might something be extra comforting than a bowl of home made Ham and Potato Soup?

This simple potato soup recipe combines veggies and chunks of ham in a creamy – it’s pure consolation meals.

An Straightforward Soup with Leftover Ham

Baked ham means leftover ham recipes if we’re fortunate! I take advantage of the bone for a ham bone soup and make one other pot of soup with this recipe.

This soup makes use of easy substances however is scrumptious, cozy, and creamy.
It’s versatile – swap out the potatoes for leftover mashed or scalloped potatoes (scale back simmering time in the event that they’re already cooked) to make use of up your leftovers.
It retains within the fridge for a couple of days and reheats nicely for lunches or fast meals.

Components for Ham & Potato Soup

Potatoes – Russet potatoes have a starchy texture and are my first alternative on this recipe. It’s also possible to use Yukon gold and even expend leftover roasted, mashed, or scalloped potatoes.

Greens – Onion, carrot, and celery (mirepoix) add nice taste to the bottom of this soup. It’s also possible to stir in leftover veggies like inexperienced beans and carrots are nice additions too.

Ham – Leftover ham works nicely or you should buy a single ham steak on the grocery retailer and dice it. Smoked sausage and even floor sausage are nice replacements for ham.

Base – The bottom of this soup begins with rooster broth (as a result of I desire the flavour) however vegetable broth might be substituted. The addition of gentle cream provides creaminess whereas conserving the energy in verify. You’ll be able to swap it out for evaporated milk or perhaps a little bit of heavy cream in case you’d like. Bitter cream provides nice taste.

ingredients for ham and potato soup in a pot

How To Make Ham and Potato Soup

I typically make a crock pot potato soup which simmers all day nevertheless this model is fast to organize for a weeknight meal.

Soften butter and cook dinner the onions till tender.
Add remaining substances, besides dairy (per the recipe beneath). Simmer over medium-low warmth till potatoes are tender.
Mash among the potatoes, add cream, and simmer for a couple of minutes extra. Stir in bitter cream and serve.

Garnish with contemporary parsley in case you’d like and serve with a slice of homemade bread or some rolls.

a masher in a pot of ham and potato soup

Recipe Ideas

Mash simply sufficient potatoes to thicken, the soup ought to have some potato and veggie chunks for texture.
Stir within the bitter cream simply earlier than serving, simmering may cause it to turn out to be grainy.
Shredded cheddar cheese might be added (about 1 cup). Stir it in simply earlier than serving.

For a thicker soup, mix equal components cornstarch and water. Pour a bit of at a time into the simmering soup to succeed in the specified thickness. This soup may also be thickened by including some potato flakes.

For a thinner soup, add further rooster broth.

Storing Leftovers & Freezing

This Ham and Potato Soup might be refrigerated for as much as 5 days.

It’s greatest to freeze this ham and potato soup with out dairy. Take away a portion for freezing earlier than including the dairy. Thaw within the fridge in a single day after which reheat leftovers on the stovetop. Stir within the dairy as directed within the recipe.

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Scrumptious and straightforward soup with diced leftover ham, chunks of tender potatoes, and veggies!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook dinner Time 35 minutes

Whole Time 55 minutes

In a big pot, soften butter over medium warmth. Add diced onion and cook dinner till tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced potatoes, rooster broth, diced ham, chopped carrot, sliced celery, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Stir to mix.
Improve the warmth to medium-high and convey the soup to a boil. Cut back to a simmer and cook dinner for 20 minutes, or till the potatoes are tender.
Utilizing a potato masher, mash among the potatoes within the pot, add cream, and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, stir into the soup, and simmer for two minutes.
Take away from the warmth and stir within the bitter cream. Style and add further salt and pepper if desired.

Evaporated milk might be substituted for the cream.
Cheese might be added together with the bitter cream. Take away from the warmth and stir in till melted.
For a thicker soup, mix equal components cornstarch and water. Pour a bit of at a time into simmering soup whereas whisking to succeed in desired thickness.
For a thinner soup, add further rooster broth.

Vitamin data supplied is an estimate and can range primarily based on cooking strategies and types of substances used.

Course Ham, Lunch, Primary Course, Soup

Delicacies American

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