How to Make Creamy Ham and Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats a warm and comforting bowl of homemade soup, especially during the chilly winter months. And if you're a fan of hearty and creamy soups, then you're in for a treat with this delicious Creamy Ham and Potato Soup recipe. Packed with tender chunks of ham, buttery potatoes, and rich, creamy broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

One of the best things about this Creamy Ham and Potato Soup recipe is how easy and quick it is to prepare. With just a few simple in...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large red potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup diced cooked turkey (Optional)
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • ⅔ cup diced celery
  • ⅔ cup sliced carrots
  • ⅔ cup chopped asparagus
  • ⅔ cup frozen peas
  • ⅔ cup peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine potatoes, onion, turkey, ham, celery, carrots, asparagus, peas, and butternut squash in a large pot. Pour chicken broth and water over mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer soup until potatoes and squash are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir Italian seasoning, white pepper, salt, and bay leaves into soup and continue to simmer.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk flour into butter, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Slowly stir milk into flour mixture until mixture it smooth and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir milk mixture into soup and cook until thickened and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 814mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 818mg