Name: Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 Yukon Gold Potatoes or other starchy potatoes, chopped into one inch cubes; 1/2 small white onion, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 cups chopped ham; 3-1/2 cups chicken stock; Salt and pepper, to taste (I like a lot of pepper); 5 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup half and half or single cream; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; cheddar cheese and chives for garnish

Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup is creamy, cozy, and delicious. Make a big pot of this easy recipe any time you want to feel warm and happy.

Author: Renee Rendall
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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5 Yukon Gold Potatoes or other starchy potatoes, chopped into one inch cubes
1/2 small white onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cups chopped ham
3–1/2 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste (I like a lot of pepper)
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half or single cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
cheddar cheese and chives for garnish

Instructions

Add vegetables and ham to chicken stock in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Season to taste.
In the meantime, melt butter over medium low heat in a small sauce pan. Add flour and whisk to combine. Allow this mixture to cook for about 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in milk and half and half, then add garlic powder. Allow this mixture to come to a boil then reduce to a simmer until it thickens.
Once the potatoes are soft, add the milk mixture to the pot and stir to combine. Check for seasoning, and let this all cook together for a couple more minutes.
Top with cheddar cheese and green onions, and serve with crusty bread.