Ham and Potato Soup
Ham and Potato Soup is a hearty and creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of ham and tender Yukon gold potatoes with onions and carrots. It's a satisfying and comforting choice that is perfect for a chilly day!
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 large carrot, peeled, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 7 cups)
- 6 cups (1,440 g) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230 g) sour cream, room temperature
- 4 cups (540 g) cooked ham, diced
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter has melted, add onions and carrots. Cook until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add potatoes. Pour in chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- In a separate skillet over medium-low heat, melt the remaining butter. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook until lightly browned (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the sour cream, and stir until fully combined.
- Add the sour cream mixture to the potato mixture. Stir to combine.
- Carefully, transfer ⅓ of the soup to a bowl. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.
- Return the blended soup back to the pot.
- Add ham. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 409kcal