Here’s a comforting and hearty Ham and Potato Soup recipe you can make easily at home.
🥣 Ham and Potato Soup
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold)
- 3 cups diced cooked ham
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1–2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, green onions, crispy bacon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté Base
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent, 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
2️⃣ Cook Potatoes & Ham
- Add diced potatoes, ham, broth, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
3️⃣ Blend (Optional)
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the potatoes with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to partially puree.
4️⃣ Add Cream
- Stir in milk or cream.
- Heat gently (do not boil) for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Serve
- Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, green onions, or bacon if desired.
🔥 Tips
- For extra flavor, sauté a bit of celery and carrot with the onions.
- Leftover ham from a holiday dinner works perfectly.
- Can be made in a slow cooker: cook potatoes, ham, onion, garlic, and broth on Low 6–7 hours or High 3–4 hours, then stir in milk at the end.
If you want, I can give a cheesy slow-cooker version that’s extra creamy and rich—perfect for cozy meals. Do you want me to do that?
