Description
Hearty ham and potato soup brings comfort on chilly days, blending smoky meat with creamy potatoes. Rich flavors meld together, creating a satisfying meal that warms souls and delights hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 cups (112 cups) ham, cooked and diced
Vegetables:
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the ham and potatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Place the chopped vegetables and ham into a spacious stockpot, then pour chicken broth over the ingredients to fully submerge them.
- Heat the mixture on high until it reaches a vigorous boil, then reduce the temperature to allow a gentle simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are softening, create a velvety base by melting butter in a separate skillet over medium heat.
- Gradually sprinkle flour into the melted butter, whisking continuously to form a smooth, golden roux without any lumps.
- Slowly stream milk into the roux, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and create a silky, thickened sauce.
- Carefully incorporate the creamy sauce into the simmering potato and ham mixture, gently folding to distribute the thickener evenly.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and develop a rich, luxurious consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Ladle the hot, creamy soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a generous mix of potatoes, ham, and smooth broth.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamier, thicker soup consistency.
- Dice ham and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor in every spoonful.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with skim milk or use low-fat butter alternative.
- If avoiding gluten, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend as a thickening agent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg