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A bowl of soup with potatoes, carrots and ham.
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Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

Experience comforting flavors with our Ham and Potato Soup. This hearty soup combines tender ham, cubed potatoes, and savory vegetables simmered in a creamy and flavorful broth for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 bowls
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter (⅜ stick)
  • 1 pound cubed ham (1 package)
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 10 ounces cream of celery soup (1 can)
  • 1 cup half-and-half room temperature
  • Freshly ground black pepper optional, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt the salted butter in a large Dutch oven set over medium heat.
    3 tablespoons salted butter
    Ham, carrots, potatoes and other ingredients on a white marble table.
  • Add in the ham, carrots, and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the ham and garlic are fragrant and the carrots soften on the edges.
    1 pound cubed ham, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    Ingredients for irish stew in a pan with carrots and potatoes.
  • Carefully and gradually mix in the potatoes, vegetable broth, and cream of celery soup, stirring until smooth.
    3 Russet potatoes, 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 10 ounces cream of celery soup
    A pan with potatoes, eggs, milk and other ingredients.
  • Bring to a low boil and allow the soup to cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are easy to pierce with a fork. Be sure to stir often so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
    A pot of soup with carrots, potatoes and ham.
  • Once the vegetables have softened, remove the pot from the heat and stir in half-and-half.
    1 cup half-and-half
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  • Serve hot, garnished with black pepper and chopped parsley, optional.
    Freshly ground black pepper, Chopped fresh parsley
    A bowl of soup with ingredients next to it.

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Notes

  • Don't mash the potatoes before adding them to the soup; this could cause it to turn out gluey.
  • Make sure to add the half-and-half gradually off the heat, stirring constantly, to prevent curdling.
Storage: Store ham and potato soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1323mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4017IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg