Best 10 Cheddar Potato Soup With Ham Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting journey with our curated collection of cheddar potato soup with ham recipes. These culinary creations offer a symphony of flavors, combining creamy potatoes, savory ham, and the rich, tangy notes of cheddar cheese. Whether you're seeking a classic rendition or a recipe with a unique twist, our selection promises to satisfy your cravings. From traditional stovetop methods to slow-cooker convenience and even a delectable Instant Pot variation, we've got you covered. Prepare to relish the warmth and satisfaction of this classic soup, perfect for elevating your everyday meals or gracing special occasions.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

DELICIOUS HAM AND POTATO SOUP



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This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great.

Provided by ELLIE11

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup diced cooked ham
3 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

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. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHEDDAR HAM SOUP



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I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup-chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese-is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don't expect it to last more than one meal! -Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESY HAM CHOWDER



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My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. -Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups water
2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
Pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

POTATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP



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This is a smooth creamy soup. Great for those cold winter days.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
2 cups peeled and cubed red potatoes
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced ham

Steps:

  • Using a medium sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
  • Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HAM, POTATO, AND CHEESE SOUP



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This is especially good on a cold winter night along with hot rolls.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 pounds processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)
1 pound chopped ham
ground black pepper to taste
3 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, onion, and cubed ham in large stockpot. Cover with water. Cook until potatoes are almost tender.
  • Remove about one cup of the cooked potatoes and mash in a bowl with the back of a fork. Add some of the liquid from the pan (about a tablespoon at a time) along with the flour till you have a thick paste. Add this back to the pot.
  • Place the cheese (either whole of cubed) in the pot. Let the soup simmer until the cheese melts and is thick. Add ground black pepper to taste and stir in the milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1293.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

CHEESY HAM AND POTATO SOUP



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Comfort soup at its finest! I usually make this to use up leftover ham. This is easy to adapt with other ingredients. I don't put celery in mine. I have added garlic sometimes as well.

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (I keep mine with the peel)
1/3 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped carrot
1 -2 cup ham, diced and cooked
3 1/4 cups chicken broth or 3 1/4 cups ham stock
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules (omit if using chicken broth)
salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, ham, and water/broth in stockpot and bring to boil.
  • Then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt (if using), and pepper.
  • In separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook stirring constantly until thick.
  • Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form and all milk is added. Turn up to medium heat. Continue to stir until thick (4-5 minutes).
  • Add in cheese and stir until melted.
  • Stir the cheese mixture into the stockpot and cook until heated through. (I also will break up some of the potatoes for thickness. It gets thicker as it cools and next day).

CHEESY HAM 'N' POTATO SOUP



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When I'm in the mood for comfort food, I prepare a pot of this soup. It is always a treat on a cool fall day.-Melissa Sherlock, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed potatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; set potatoes and liquid aside., In a large saucepan, saute ham and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, broccoli and reserved potatoes; cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHEDDAR POTATO-BEER SOUP WITH SHREDDED HAM



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This is a hearty, cozy soup that's great for chilly fall evenings. I like it with lots of the red pepper flakes. You can serve this as a main course for dinner, along with rye bread and apple pie for dessert. Recipe is from the Chicago Tribune.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Ham

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
10 baby carrots
5 red potatoes, peeled,cut into large pieces
1 onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ham, shredded or julienned

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots, potatoes and onion; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Add beer; heat to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.
  • Add chicken broth; heat to a boil.
  • Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Pour soup, in batches if necessary, into blender or food processor (or use a hand-held'boat motor' blender).
  • Puree and return to saucepan.
  • Stir in cheese; heat, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Taste for seasoning; add more pepper flakes if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls.
  • Top each with shredded ham.

CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP



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My home state is famous for cheese, which I use in many recipes such as this creamy soup. Cheddar gives it a sunny color and tantalizing taste. A good meal starter, it's also a great choice for a light lunch or supper when teamed with a salad and bread. -Mark Trinklein, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika
Seasoned croutons and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cheese, milk, pepper and paprika. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Garnish with croutons and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHEDDAR POTATO CHOWDER



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I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a bit, using healthier ingredients, and now we eat this rich flavorful chowder more often.-Ellie Rausch of Goodsoil, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place flour in a large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir the ham and the cheese sauce into undrained vegetables; stir until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of ham. Smoked ham, ham hocks, and even leftover holiday ham can all be used to make delicious cheddar potato soup.
  • If you don't have any ham on hand, you can use bacon or sausage instead. Just be sure to cook it before adding it to the soup.
  • Add some vegetables to the soup to make it even more hearty and flavorful. Chopped carrots, celery, and onion are all good options.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a little extra flavor.
  • Serve the cheddar potato soup with a crusty roll or crackers. You can also top it with a dollop of sour cream or grated cheddar cheese.

Conclusion:

Cheddar potato soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and hearty ingredients, it's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this cheddar potato soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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