Easy and Comforting Ham and Potato Soup
This Easy and Comforting Ham and Potato Soup is a delightful blend of ham, potatoes, and creamy goodness.
Equipment
- large pot
- medium saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3.5 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced medium
- 1.5 cups cooked honey ham diced medium
- 0.5 cups celery diced small
- 0.5 cups onion diced small
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth 2 15oz cans
- 2 cups milk any percentage
Fats and Seasonings
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Thickening Agent
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 44g
Instructions
Boil
- In a large pot, combine potatoes, ham, celery, onions, and chicken broth. Bring to a low boil and cook over medium heat until vegetables are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Make the roux
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly until flour is golden, about one minute. Slowly add in milk, continuing to stir so that no lumps form and cook until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.
Combine
- Pour flour and milk mixture into the soup and stir. Add pepper, and salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
If you don't care for honey ham, you can use regular cooked ham.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg
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