Best 7 Smokey Cheesy Ham And Tater Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of smoky, cheesy flavors with our irresistible Smoky Cheesy Ham and Tater Soup. This hearty and comforting soup is a delightful blend of smoky ham, tender potatoes, and a velvety cheese sauce that will warm your soul on a chilly day. But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers three variations to cater to your taste preferences and dietary needs: a classic version, a creamy potato chowder version, and a dairy-free alternative for those with lactose intolerance. Each variation promises a unique and satisfying culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a flavor-packed journey with our Smoky Cheesy Ham and Tater Soup!

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SMOKEY, CHEESY HAM AND TATER SOUP



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Using a leftover ham shank we smoked with mesquite wood, this is smokey, cheesy heaven.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Other Soups

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 9

leftover ham bone with ham
6 medium potatoes
3 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 onion
3 clove minced garlic
1 can(s) fat free evaporated milk, undiluted
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded or your favorite
**fresh thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Boil ham bone in 4 c of water for a couple of hours. Remove bone and any ham that is left on it, you may want to strain your broth.
  • 2. Dice and carrots into med. size cubes, dice onions and celery and mince garlic. Place in large soup pot with 1/4 c of olive oil and saute on low till veggies are tender.
  • 3. Peel potatoes and cut into cubes. In another pot boil until fork tender and drain. In the pot you are sauting the veggies, add a little more oil if necessary and about 1/2 c of flour. Mix together till flour is absorbed. Add canned milk and mix to remove any lumps. Add ham broth. Simmer for about 10 min. Add drained potatoes.
  • 4. Remove from heat and add grated cheese and and thyme. Stir constantly till melted. If cheese starts to become stringy or lumpy add a few sprinkles of lemon juice.

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.

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.

HAM AND CHEESE SOUP



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While I was growing up, my family had a big garden. Mom would turn that produce into some wonderful meals...that's where I get my love of cooking. I share one of my favorite recipes with your here.-Paul Miller, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
3/4 pound American cheese, cubed
Popped popcorn, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard and pepper. Add ham; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese; reduce heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil). Garnish serving with popcorn if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY BACON, HAM, AND SWISS TATER TOTS® POUTINE



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Tater Tots® smothered in bacon, ham, and three types of cheese is the kind of side dish main dishes are jealous of.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup brown gravy
¼ cup diced ham
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
4 smokey bacon cheddar cheese curds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place potato nuggets on a baking sheet in an even layer and bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with gravy, diced ham, Swiss cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Top with crumbled bacon and chives. Scatter cheese curds around and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1064.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SMOKED HAM, BARLEY, AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Potato     Tomato     Sauté     Ham     Barley     Celery     Green Bean     Carrot     Winter     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 pounds smoked ham hocks
3/4 pound russet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, diced
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring broth and ham hocks to boil in large pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes. Add diced potatoes, tomatoes with juices, onion, carrots, celery, barley, and oregano. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until meat and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Using tongs, remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat off bones and chop coarsely. Return meat to soup; discard bones. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Add green beans; simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

CHEESY CREAMY HAM AND POTATO SOUP



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A rich hearty soup great for left over holiday ham. I use the bone from the ham to make the stock. DS said it was the best soup he ever had!

Provided by jamiewalker198

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
1 large ham bone
2 1/4 cups potatoes, diced
2 medium potatoes, halved
2 1/4 cups ham, cubed
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil ham bone in 4 cups of water in large COVERED stock pot for approx 1 hour. (If omitting this step use 4 chicken bouillon or 4 cups chicken broth instead).
  • Remove ham bone and strain stock to remove any debris.
  • Boil the 2 med potatoes halved in stock until softened, remove to separate bowl.
  • Combine 2 1/4 cups diced potatoes, 1 med onion, DICED HAM, and 3 minced garlic cloves and add to stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Mash 2 halved potatoes with small amount of milk and add to stock (helps to thicken).
  • In separate pan, melt butter. Add in flour a tablespoon at a time to make a roux or paste. Add milk and blend well to make a cream sauce.
  • Simmer cream sauce for 2 minutes. Add cheese and blend well. Mixture will be very gooey.
  • Add cheese blend to soup and gently mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.2, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 101.6, Sodium 1148.4, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2, Protein 26.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for smoked ham with a deep, smoky flavor and sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in the soup. Some good options include corn, peas, carrots, and celery.
  • Add a bay leaf or two to the soup for extra flavor. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

Smoky cheesy ham and tater soup is a hearty, filling soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try.

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