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Ham And Potato Soup

When the weather is cool, our ham and potato soup will warm your tummy. If you have leftover ham from the holidays, this is the perfect soup to make.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword ham soup recipes, leftover ham recipes, leftover recipes, potato soup recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 373kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 1/2 cups peeled potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 cups cooked ham, cut into bite size cubes
  • 1 heaping tablespoon Better Than Bouillon (Chicken Flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cups milk
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Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, heat oil (2 tablespoons) and sauté onion (1 cup), carrots (3), and celery (2 stalks), stirring occasionally over medium heat, until onion is translucent, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in butter (3 tablespoons) and garlic (4 cloves) and continue to sauté, stirring often so garlic doesn't burn, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour (5 tablespoons) over vegetables and stir into a paste. Continue to cook, stir constantly, until the paste begins to become golden.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth (4 cups). Add Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons), Better Than Bouillon (1 heaping tablespoon), Cajun seasoning (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1 teaspoon), bay leaf (1), and thyme (2 sprigs).
  • Add potatoes (3 1/2 cups) and ham (3 cups). Increase heat and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat, adjust to a simmer, and add the milk (2 cups). Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

  1. Add Toppings: Sprinkle cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, or green onions on top just before serving.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 992mg | Potassium: 1151mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5650IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg