Creamy Potato and Ham Soup

Warm your soul with this Creamy Potato and Ham Soup, perfect for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: EVENING DINNERS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 stick Butter adds richness and buttery flavor
1 medium Yellow onion diced
2 stalks Celery diced
2 medium Carrots diced
3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Thickening

1 cup All-purpose flour helps create creamy texture

For the Soup

4 cups Chicken broth essential liquid
4 medium Potatoes peeled and diced
2 cups Ham diced
1 cup Milk adds creaminess
1 cup Heavy cream enriches the dish

Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Equipment

large pot

Method

Preparation Steps

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Sauté the diced onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and flour; cook for another minute.
Whisk in the chicken broth slowly, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add the peeled and diced potatoes to the mixture, then simmer for about 15 minutes.
Mix in the diced ham, milk, and heavy cream, stirring well.
Season your soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Top with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.

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