Creamy Potato Soup With Ham

Name: Creamy Potato Soup With Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 to 2 cups coarsely chopped onion; 1 cup coarsely chopped celery; 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 pound ham, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 4 to 5 cups diced peeled potatoes; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup half-and-half, or whole milk, more if needed; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, optional; Thinly sliced green onions or chives, for garnish; Shredded cheddar cheese, or cheddar-jack blend, for garnish, optional

A rich and creamy potato and ham soup, brimming with garlic and mixed vegetables, that can be prepared in under an hour.

⭐ 4.5 (44 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 35 minTotal: 55 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Lunch Side Dish Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Southern

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham; cook, stirring, until onions soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
Add vegetable broth, water, and potatoes; cover and cook for about 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Whisk flour into heavy cream until smooth.
Stir the cream-flour mixture into the hot soup, then add half-and-half or milk.
Season with salt and pepper to taste; continue cooking until the soup is hot.
Slightly mash the potatoes with a masher or fork to thicken; add more milk if the soup is too thick.
Serve garnished with parsley, green onions, chives, or shredded cheese.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 466 kcal

Carbohydrate: 45 g

Cholesterol: 103 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 23 g

Saturated Fat: 12 g

Sodium: 1167 mg

Sugar: 9 g

Fat: 22 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g