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Creamy Potato and Ham Soup

A rich and comforting soup made with tender potatoes, savory ham, and a smooth creamy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Cook onion, celery, and carrots until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and flour; cook briefly.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
  5. Add potatoes and simmer until tender.
  6. Stir in ham, milk, and cream.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Notes

Soup thickens as it cools.