Ham Potato Soup Creamy Hearty (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy soup brimming with ham, potatoes, and carrots in a savory, hearty broth for flavorful winter comfort.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
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80 grams unsalted butter
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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130 grams carrot, peeled and diced
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65 grams celery, diced
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600 grams potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
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225 grams cooked ham, diced
→ Thickener and Liquid
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40 grams all-purpose flour
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480 milliliters low sodium chicken stock or broth
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
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720 milliliters whole milk or 2% milk
→ Seasonings
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, approximately 4 minutes.
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Add diced ham and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture, stirring to coat all ingredients. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Pour in chicken stock and sprinkle in bouillon powder. Stir thoroughly, increase heat, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are just fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Add milk gradually while stirring. Simmer until the soup thickens, around 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
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Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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For added flavor, prepare homemade ham broth by simmering leftover ham bone in water for an hour, then use it in place of chicken stock.
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If the soup becomes overly thick, add extra milk in 60 ml increments until the desired consistency is reached.
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To thicken, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold milk, then stir into the soup and boil until thickened.