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

There's nothing quite like a warm and hearty soup on a cold winter's day, and this Ham, Potato, and Cheese Soup is the perfect comfort food to warm you up from the inside out. Packed with tender chunks of ham, creamy potatoes, and gooey melted cheese, this soup is a meal in itself and is guaranteed to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal to enjoy by the fire or a simple, comforting dish to serve to a crowd, this recipe is sure to become a staple in y...

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Ingredients

  • 12 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)
  • 1 pound chopped ham
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Place potatoes, onion, and cubed ham in large stockpot. Cover with water. Cook until potatoes are almost tender.
  • Remove about one cup of cooked potatoes and mash in a bowl with the back of a fork. Add some of the liquid from the pan (about a tablespoon at a time) along with the flour till you have a thick paste. Add this back to the pot.
  • Place cheese (either whole of cubed) in the pot. Let soup simmer until cheese melts and is thick. Add ground black pepper to taste and stir in milk.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 1294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 369mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1011mg