Description
Easy and Comforting Ham and Potato Soup is a creamy, hearty 30-minute dinner made with tender potatoes, savory ham, and simple pantry ingredients. This cozy one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers classic comfort food flavor without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 large)
1 ½ cups cooked honey ham, diced
½ cup celery, diced small
½ cup onion, diced small
4 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons butter
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (any percentage)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
Boil the vegetables and ham:
In a large pot, combine potatoes, ham, celery, onion, and chicken broth. Bring to a low boil over medium heat. Cook for 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.Make the roux:
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 1 minute.Add milk:
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes, until thick and creamy.Combine:
Pour the milk mixture into the soup pot and stir well. Add black pepper and salt to taste.Serve:
Let simmer for a few minutes until thickened to your liking. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Regular cooked ham can be used instead of honey ham.
For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.
For extra richness, stir in a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980mg (estimated)
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg