Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
As the temperature starts to drop, everyone looks for something that can warm them up. And there is nothing better than a hot, creamy bowl of soup. One of the most popular types of soup is Potato soup. It is comforting, filling and delicious. Check out this recipe for Delicious Ham and Potato Soup that will satisfy your cravings and warm you up from the inside.
Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
This recipe is a piece of cake and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. It serves a group of four, but if you’ve got more folks coming over, just double the recipe and you’re good to go!
Serves – 4
Ingredients –
- 1-3/4 cups peeled and diced red potatoes
- 2 1/2 tbsp diced celery or celery flakes
- 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon granules
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground white or black pepper, or to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Pre-shredded cheese will work too)
Steps –
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute.
Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through.
Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and serve immediately.
Tips and Variations
- You can use any type of potatoes you like, but red potatoes work best in this recipe because they hold their shape well and do not get mushy.
- If you do not have celery, you can use dried celery flakes as a substitute.
- You can add more ham if you like a meatier soup. You can also use bacon or sausage instead of ham.
- You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, corn, or peas.
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- For a creamier soup, you can add more milk or cream.
- You can use different types of cheese to garnish the soup, such as Parmesan or Gouda.
Ham and Potato Soup is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed all year round. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Additionally, you can freeze the soup in single-serving portions to enjoy later. We hope you try this recipe and enjoy it as much as we do!
If you have any questions or variations you’d like to share, please leave them in the comments below. Happy cooking!
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Delicious Ham & Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups peeled and diced potatoes (I use red potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons diced celery (I didn’t have celery so I used dried celery flakes)
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons diced cooked ham (I love ham so I added extra)
- 1-1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons and 1-1/2 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Freshly Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Pre-shredded cheese will work too)
Instructions
- Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and serve immediately.
