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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Creamy Ham and Potato Soup is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for chilly nights and made in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 5 strips bacon Adds depth of flavor and crunch
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Acts as a thickening agent
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For the Flavor
  • 1.5 cups cooked ham cut into cubes
  • 1 cup frozen corn brings natural sweetness
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream infuses creaminess
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • medium cooking pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a medium pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add finely chopped onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes and cook for 3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  4. Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the potatoes and stir well, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps; bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Once boiling, add cubed ham and frozen corn, mixing well; return to boil.
  7. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, season with pepper and salt to taste; adjust as needed.
  9. Serve in bowls, garnished with crispy bacon bits and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to dice potatoes evenly and taste the soup before adding salt. Leftover soup can be stored for several days in the fridge or frozen for longer storage.

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