Description
Ham and Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty dish combines tender potatoes, savory ham, and aromatic herbs to create a warm embrace in a bowl. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, it’s a family favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re using leftover holiday ham or simply looking for a cozy dinner option, this soup delivers nostalgia and satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced ham
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic and diced ham; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream along with thyme and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving; ladle into bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg