Description
Creamy ham and potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This rich, velvety dish combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes and savory diced ham in a luscious broth, creating a warm embrace in every bowl. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a family favorite that brings people together. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal or as a delightful starter. Enjoy this cozy soup while making new memories around your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup carrots (finely chopped)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and peeling the Yukon Gold potatoes; dice them into bite-sized pieces along with onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced ham and potatoes; mix for about two minutes to combine flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Slowly add heavy cream while stirring gently into the soup; sprinkle thyme throughout and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Let simmer for another 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 748mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap ham for bacon or turkey for a lighter version. Adding fresh herbs like parsley enhances flavor beautifully. Leftover vegetables can be incorporated into the recipe.