Creamy Ham and Potato Soup – so comforting and warm on a cold day! This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.

Ham and Potato Soup

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CREAMY HAM AND POTATO SOUP RECIPE

After Easter and Christmas dinner I always am looking for leftover ham recipes to use all my ham! This stovetop soup is the perfect solution! It’s a hearty soup that is pure comfort food. A family favorite!

INGREDIENTS

There are simple ingredients in this ham soup. 

  • POTATOES – We usually use Russet or Yukon gold potatoes but red potatoes can also be used.
  • HAM – You can use leftover baked ham or ham steaks.
  • CELERY
  • ONION – You could use green onions as a substitute.
  • CHICKEN STOCK OR BROTH
  • BUTTER 
  • FLOUR
  • MILK – No heavy cream here!
Ham and Potato Soup

WHAT KIND OF POTATOES SHOULD I USE?

I like to use Russet potatoes or Yukon Golds but really any potato will do.
Ham and Potato Soup

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Ham and Potato Soup

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup - a creamy soup for the cold weather days. This delicious soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 1/3 cup diced celery
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ground white or black pepper to taste
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Combine the potatoes, celery, onion,, ham and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the 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 so that lumps don't form and until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. You can add a little more milk or chicken broth to thin it out if needed.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon if desired. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 
Cuisine: American
Course: Soup
Author: Christy Denney
Ham and Potato Soup Creamy Ham and Potato Soup – so comforting and warm on a cold day! This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. #ham #potato #soup
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!
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