Potato soup is a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This creamy soup is made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, celery, and carrots, and can be easily customized to your liking. For a classic potato soup, follow our recipe that includes ham, leeks, and a touch of nutmeg. If you prefer a vegetarian version, try our recipe that uses vegetable broth and a variety of vegetables. For a creamy and cheesy soup, try our recipe that uses cream cheese and cheddar cheese. And for a hearty and flavorful soup, try our recipe that uses smoked sausage and a variety of spices. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and satisfying soup.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
DELICIOUS HAM AND POTATO SOUP
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
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
CREAMY POTATO SOUP WITH HAM
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large saucepan , melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham.
- Cook, stirring frequently until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Add vegetable broth, water, and potatoes.
- Cover and cook for about 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Whisk flour into the heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir into the hot mixture.
- Stir in the half-and-half or milk. Taste and add salt and pepper, as desired. Continue cooking until hot.
- Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes slightly to thicken; add more milk if the soup is too thick.
- Serve the potato soup garnished with parsley, sliced green onions or chives, or a little bit of shredded cheese.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large saucepan , melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham.
- Cook, stirring frequently until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Then transfer the cooked vegetables to the slow cooker and add the broth, water, and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on high for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the potatoes are very tender.
- Whisk flour into the heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir the flour-cream mixture into the slow cooker.
- Stir in the half-and-half or milk. Taste and add salt and pepper, as desired. Continue cooking until hot.
- Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes slightly to thicken; add more milk if the soup is too thick.
- Serve the potato soup garnished with parsley, sliced green onions or chives, or a little bit of shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1167 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND POTATO SOUP
You can never have too many soup recipes. This hearty soup is definitely filling enough to serve as a main course.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
- Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.
- With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CREAMY HAM AND POTATO SOUP
A delicious and creamy ham and potato soup that is chock-full of vegetables so it's still good for you! A wonderful hearty soup the whole family will enjoy! Any variety of squash can be used.
Provided by mikhela1220
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine potatoes, onion, turkey, ham, celery, carrots, asparagus, peas, and butternut squash in a large pot. Pour chicken broth and water over mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer soup until potatoes and squash are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir Italian seasoning, white pepper, salt, and bay leaves into soup and continue to simmer.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk flour into butter, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Slowly stir milk into flour mixture until mixture it smooth and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir milk mixture into soup and cook until thickened and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 813.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
POTATO AND HAM SOUP
Make and share this Potato and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ThatJodiGirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cube potatoes and ham
- Place potatoes, ham and onions in a saucepot with a small amount of water, enough to cover the potatoes and ham
- Add lots of pepper and enough salt to taste
- Cook until potatoes are tender
- Add butter and milk, stirring constantly. Be careful not to scorch
- Cook slowly until heated. If you need to thicken this soup you can add some instant mashed potato flakes.
CHEESY HAM AND POTATO SOUP
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
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).
HAM, POTATO, AND CHEESE SOUP
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
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
HEALTHIER DELICIOUS HAM AND POTATO SOUP
This soup was great, so creamy. I add some carrots and green beans to it and it has a little more fiber and a little more heartiness to it.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in chicken bouillon and pepper.
- Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a with fork and cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk so lumps do not form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Pour the milk mixture into stockpot and cook soup until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 281.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
CHEESY HAM 'N' POTATO SOUP
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
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.
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. Choose fresh, flavorful potatoes, a good quality ham, and a flavorful broth.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to potatoes, you can add other vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and peas. This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup.
- Season the soup well: Don't be afraid to add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Serve the soup with a garnish: A simple garnish, such as chopped parsley or chives, can add a pop of color and flavor to your soup.
Conclusion:
Potato soup with ham is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious potato soup with ham that your family and friends will love.
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